Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

92 reviews

zoeysdigest's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

An intriguing piece. Combining the use of the 'unreliable narrator' with a group interview, I found the delivery of the story unique and captivating. I especially enjoyed witnessing the conflicting accounts, and the omission of certain details—they often tell the emotions and tension more powerfully. It's easy to get lost in the dialogue and hard to remember who's who but you'll get the hang of it. 

🎯

I especially loved Camila; her and Billy's view and belief on love. Their ability to hold secrets, and their level of trust. Their love was tender to witness and root for.

Their unique take on love,

as well as Billy's chemistry with Daisy and how everything was balanced was one of the main draws for me.

🎯

How the book played out Graham's and Karen's love story was really relatable—people who love each other but don't want the same things. Karen's take on children, how the abortion was freeing, is also a taboo topic explored.

🎯 Some of the characters' growth and admission of failures as they recount their past.
🤔 The front part was slightly too long and draggy, which made enjoying the book difficult. But once you're past Daisy's past and the band's starting days it gets easier.
🤔 The events taking place could feel slightly repetitive 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual violence, Violence, and Alcohol

Moderate: Abortion

daydaybookbay's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The story is written as excerpts of interviews from multiple viewpoints. I think this is a fun and unique way to tell the story of all the characters from their own perspectives. The reader can see right away where the story changes based on each person's experience. 

There are so many characters involved in this novel, but they are all so distinctly different from one another, you have no problem keeping them straight. Warren is the comic hero of the story. With all the dark themes, his character lightens the mood. 

I started flipping to the back of the book where the lyrics of the songs are printed. Each time they mention a new song, I go back and read the lyrics. I think it helps create a better understanding of Billy and Daisy's actual feelings and emotions.

I absolutely loved reading this book. It was fun and uplifting while also being dark and self-reflecting. I hate this feeling I have connecting with Simone. It makes me sad on a personal level, but I think that's why her quotes stick with me so much.

Check the TWs if you have concerns, but I definitely-100%-recommend this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

violentpeach's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Abortion

Minor: Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, and Pregnancy

sofiarf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Moderate: Violence

emilyisgrace's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death

Minor: Eating disorder, Violence, and Sexual harassment

rae_isreading's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I put n/a because Reid does a wonderful job of making you love to hate billy & daisy who are the main focus while you truly care for the 'side' characters!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Vomit

Moderate: Violence

koplomps's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I was so dissapointed with this book and don't really understand the hype that seemed to surround this book when it came out. Maybe it just wasn't meant for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body shaming, Infidelity, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

Minor: Eating disorder and Sexual content

texashippie's review against another edition

dark hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Abortion, and Death of parent

peskridge3's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book 100% should be listened to through audiobook to get the full experience. Having the full cast of characters narrated by different people helped differentiate who they were and made following along all the more easier. Most of the story was your run of the mill band forms, band gets really famous, band members get wrapped up in all different types of addictions. However, it ends in a positive note and had a unique take on the dismantling of the band. Lots of great quotes from TJR. Would recommend to anyone who likes movies such as Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is Born

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Drug abuse

Moderate: Sexual content and Abortion

Minor: Violence

whatlaceyreads's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I loved how multiple characters told the story. It was interesting seeing the different perspectives of the same event. I also loved the relationship between Billy and Daisy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Violence