huntress's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, and Abortion
bashsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Daisy Jones & the Six is another great book by Taylor Jenkins Reid. If I were going to nitpick, I would say her style of an 11th hour child-related plot twist only really works the first time (and I read Evelyn Hugo before I got StoryGraph), but that is a minor thing. The ending also feels a little abrupt. But I love the level of detail, and the inclusion of the lyrics from the album in the back. I love the messy tension between Billy and Daisy. I love fictionalized versions of things we tend to use to share the truth, like a documentary or like an academic paper (House of Leaves ftw), and this obviously delivered in that realm. I wish I had listened to it as audiobook, but by the time I realized that was the best format, I wanted to read the book too much to wait for that version.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Addiction, Drug use, Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Cursing, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abortion, Death, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Violence, Sexual harassment, Medical content, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Self harm, and Vomit
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Chronic illness
iggyebab's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I listened to this audiobook and it was fantastic. The cast was fantastic.
This story reminded me a lot of Fleetwood Mac. No it is not the exact story but the overall vibe of the book.
My favorite part of this book was that it is such a poignant look at love. Falling in love with someone and getting married isn't always the last time you fall. Sometimes other people enter your life, unexpectedly and you have to make a choice. Keep loving the person you promised forever to or take a chance on the other person you fell for. It is possible to love more than one person at a time.
I loved that the women are strong, even when they are making terrible decisions. They don't get pushed aside and they don't cave in to others. Camilla's clear headed look at her relationship and her determination to make it work are amazing. Not every relationship is an easy one and she saw her husband so clearly. To have the conversation she has with Daisy was so ballsy.
Daisy is the ingénue we have all read about in rock and roll. She is a stunner who has a painful past that she wants to escape. She wants to be a star and she's determined to find her way there.
Billy Dunn wants to be a rock star. He writes, he sings, he's charismatic. It's his band even though it shouldn't be. He's not good at letting anyone else have a say and he's not happy when Daisy shows up.
This story reminded me a lot of Fleetwood Mac. No it is not the exact story but the overall vibe of the book.
My favorite part of this book was that it is such a poignant look at love. Falling in love with someone and getting married isn't always the last time you fall. Sometimes other people enter your life, unexpectedly and you have to make a choice. Keep loving the person you promised forever to or take a chance on the other person you fell for. It is possible to love more than one person at a time.
I loved that the women are strong, even when they are making terrible decisions. They don't get pushed aside and they don't cave in to others. Camilla's clear headed look at her relationship and her determination to make it work are amazing. Not every relationship is an easy one and she saw her husband so clearly. To have the conversation she has with Daisy was so ballsy.
Daisy is the ingénue we have all read about in rock and roll. She is a stunner who has a painful past that she wants to escape. She wants to be a star and she's determined to find her way there.
Billy Dunn wants to be a rock star. He writes, he sings, he's charismatic. It's his band even though it shouldn't be. He's not good at letting anyone else have a say and he's not happy when Daisy shows up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, and Drug use
paigemaster89's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Addiction
moraina's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Daisy Jones & The Six brings more depth to classic rockstars that were wrapped up in drugs, sex, and music. Written interview-style, different perspectives of events are provided throughout the book and you can see how things affected everyone, particularly the actions of troubled Billy and Daisy. I enjoyed the focus on songwriting, relationships amongst the band members, and the hopeful ending. I definitely would recommend if you’re a fan of music from this time period!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Infidelity, Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Abandonment, and Toxic relationship
abookplaylist's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.0
4,5⭐ devo dire che l'ho amato, ma con qualche riserva: di lei avevo già letto i sette mariti di Evelyn Hugo che è uno dei libri più belli e commoventi che ho letto negli ultimi 6 o 7 anni (se potete, recuperatelo, è meraviglioso). Con Daisy pensavo che avrei pianto altrettante lacrime, visto quanto me ne avevano parlato bene, ma devo ammettere che rispetto a Evelyn l'ho trovato meno coinvolgente a livello emotivo e il finale mi ha lasciato un po' l'amaro in bocca (nonostante l'epilogo risollevi un po' il morale).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
lizgriffinwords's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Very different from what I usually read, but definitely lived up to the hype. Highly recommend the full-cast audiobook.
Content warning: themes/temptation of cheating and infidelity, frequent drug and alcohol abuse, alcoholism, abusive/abandoning parents
Content warning: themes/temptation of cheating and infidelity, frequent drug and alcohol abuse, alcoholism, abusive/abandoning parents
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug use, Alcohol, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, and Child abuse
charrlee's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
At the start of the book, the interview style format seems gripping and exciting, however, it quickly loses draw. In someways, the writing fell flat and could have been elevated by the author to keep readers enticed. Daisy Jones & The Six is more of a drama driven book, so when there isn't much going on, the reading pace slows. Some characters give off great one-liners, and there were definitely good quotes that stuck, but they were few and far between. This book is for someone who wants a very casual read and isn't in the mood for something complex. While there are some twists, and I did enjoy the read, I wouldn't say I was overall blown away by the author's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
Minor: Abortion
kotashomelibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Alcohol, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Abortion and Sexual assault
lugilimenss's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abortion