Daisy Jones & The Six
Ratings813
Average rating4.1
I had hard time remembering that I'm reading a book and not a magazine interview. Which is great. I like being confused.
This is a really great documentary style read about a fictional late 70s rock band. It felt very Fleetwood Mac / Little Feat + Linda Ronstadt. I'm sure I'm far from the first person to make those comparisons. The world the author builds is very convincing. I had some minor quibbles with some of the characterizations, but overall, it was really engrossing, couldn't put it down. Hope the show does it justice. 4.5
2.5/5
While I can see why many people like this book, it just really wasn't for me. The storyline didn't really interest me much and I had a hard time liking the characters, especially Billy and Daisy. They both have terrible control issues that just made them act like children a lot and that was something hard for me to look past. Though this book was beautifully written and had some amazing quotes, it just really didn't do it for me overall.
3.5 - quick easy listen... was it impactful ? Ehhh, might be stretching it. Was it a good story? Yes, the narrator was an actual character herself so it framed the story really well. Were the characters good? For the most part yes. I didn't think Billie and Daisy had as much chemistry as we were led to believe but I'm glad they were able to work their ish out without regretting anything. Camilla shined most for me if I'm completely honest
I picked this book up randomly at my local bookstore and didn't think much of it- but boy did that turn around. I personally haven't read many books with such a stylistic narrative perspective. The ending where we got to meet the narrator???? Did not think that it would be that person lmao. I really enjoyed the characters and I am glad they didn't follow the love troupe that I thought Jenkins was going for. Some choices of some characters were questionable but that's what made the characters so fun to follow. Not a 5* since I wish the ending was a bit more elaborative; genuinely was wondering at coming to the end of the book, how the author would finish it in less than 50 pages. But regardless, enjoyable read :D
Yeah, no, sorry, not for me. Maybe I'm too old, but I found this extremely tame for the time and scene in which it's supposed to take place. To me it felt almost like a PG 13 romantic-ish fanfic of the seminal punk classic Kill Me Please. It's way too well behaved and proper: even though it deals with substance abuse and well, sometimes abuse in general, it felt too gentle, like it was trying to keep things classy in a scene that was anything but. I do think it was well written, and I can see why “the young folks” - man, I am annoying - love it. It is a pretty story, and it has one excellent character (not Daisy, nor the dude whose name I already forgot). But for me, a 70s rock'n roll story needed more bite.
I finished it in one sitting. I really enjoyed Daisy. I didn't realize it was a romance story though. I'm not a fan of that but I enjoyed the rest of the story. Billy is an asshole. ;)
4⭑
Ich mochte das Buch super gerne , der Schreibstil hat es zu etwas ganz besonderem gemacht . Habe es als Hörbuch gehört und geliebt das jeder Charakter seine eigenen Stimme hat. Es war einfach mal was ganz anderes. Die Story fand ich auch super nur das Ende war mir dann etwas zu schnell aber das ist nur ein kleiner fehler.
Taylor Jenkins Reid ist einfach eine geniale Autorin und konnte mich bist jetzt nur begeisterten.
Bin schon auf ihr nächstes Buch gespannt
“Daisy Jones & The Six” is a book drenched in nostalgia, even though the events that are being discussed are completely fictionalized. This story follows the rise and fall of a band that I imagined as “Fleetwood Mac meets Florence and The Machines”. The tale, which focuses heavily on the band's two leaders Daisy and Billy, is written in an interview format, which allows for many perspectives on similar events. The multiple perspectives really helped to create layers to this band, and made it easy to empathize with characters who might otherwise be unlikable.
The issues I had with Daisy & The Six are far and few between. Mostly, this book isn't at 5 stars because it didn't capture me in the way a lot of my favorites have. But I would be lying if I didn't say that my reading experience was enjoyable and emotional. I definitely recommend giving “Daisy Jones & The Six” a read!
OMG, I loved this so much! Listen to it on audio with full cast, it's perfection.
an all time favorite for me i love the way its only dialogue and the way the characters are written and how it all wraps up in the end
3.5:
The way I felt about this book must be how some people feel about the Kardashians: mildly entertained because I'm a sucker for observing trashy people, except this was trashy (affectionate), and the Kardashians are just trash. It's a mess and I couldn't and wouldn't avert my eyes. Perfect choice of book to steer my attention away from cramps and period blues.
It was fun to read in this format, especially because it just felt like a long conversation, and I love books that are rich in dialogue. TJR has a real gift when it comes to writing like this, and she brings life and personality to each of her characters. I think it'd make sense to have another go at this book after the author reveal; perhaps I'll get to it right before the mini series comes out.
Can't give this more than 3.5 because this story didn't speak to me even though it should have, I mean, Almost Famous is one of my favorite movies. The thing is, well, I didn't really grow fond of anyone here. And the whole thing with Camila is just... girl. I don't know anyone like that in real life, I asked my friends what they'd do in that situation, and the general consensus was: fuck that noise.
(I liked Pete the best and I'm bummed they cut him from the series. Dude got his girl, got his fun, got his coin and fucked right off. Pop off, my liege.)
4.5 stars!! probably my least fave of the tjr-verse but still amazing, the others were just better imo
Ik moest heel erg wennen aan de schrijfstijl van het boek, maar ik denk dat Taylor het niet beter had kunnen doen. Ik vond dit verhaal niet het beste wat ik ooit gelezen heb, maar ik wilde wel weten wat er ging gebeuren, dus ik bleef maar lezen!
Ik vind het echt een mooi verhaal en ik vond het heel gaaf dat je vanuit alle betrokkenen kon lezen hoe ze over iets dachten. Zo zag je ook echt de verschillen tussen de groepsleden.
Niet het beste boek van Taylor (vind ik), maar hij was wel echt het waard om te lezen!
“I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else's muse. I am not a muse. I am the somebody. End of fucking story.”
This has been in my to read pile for a very long time and I am so happy I decided to finally pick it up.
I haven't read a book quite like this. I absolutely loved the interview format that it was written in. I was so hooked from the first chapter. There's something about Taylor Jenkins Reid's works that never fail to captivate me.
Every single character were so unique in their own ways and each brought something to the story. The story didn't just cover music, it also brought light to other topics such as addiction, alcoholism and problems that arise when it comes to fame and fortune.
”Men often think they deserve a sticker for treating women like people.”
This was set in a time when the music industry was very heavily dominated by men and I thought it was fantastic to have strong female characters such as Daisy, Karen and Camila to be involved in changing that dynamic.
“If this is what love is like, maybe I don't want it.”
I can't express how much I loved this book. This is the definition of a comfort read.
This book was uninteresting and tedious to finish. The characters and plot weren't compelling. And the documentary style was off-putting. I actually rolled my eyes at the “twist”.
I loved the story! It tries to show us a interesting perspective on musicians and their addictions during the 70's.
real rating 2.5 stars, how after all these years, GR doesn't have a half star option is beyond me.
I'm very confused about how I feel. I love the female characters in this book. Daisy, with how stubborn, spoilt and unlikeable she is. Karen with her clarity and truth. Camille with her complicated take on relationships. They are flawed and messy and real. I'm glad we are able to see them and their stories.
And I think that's where my good vibes for his book ends. I really did not like the format. I think the audible audio book with various voice actors might have been the only format to truly enjoy this style. Giving that radio documentary vibes.
The rock and roll, sex drugs and flower power felt too repetitive and not engaging:3 I have said this for Malibu Rising I'll say it again, TJR is master for writing engaging characters and conversations. But this time around, I lacked the motivation to get to know a character, stick with them and invest in their journey. It was like “yeah cool story, bye”.
I think this is a much better book than Evelyn Hugo; far better written, more cohesive, and more efficient. But unlike Hugo, this left me so cold. I was somewhat enjoying it at first, but it drags on a tad too long, and spent far too little time on the supporting cast. Couldn't tell any of the bandmates apart really. And Billy + Daisy's relationship felt so undercooked. Well, a lot of things here did. Honestly, just not a fulfilling read. But oh well
I love any type of book that plays with the medium, such as epistolary novels that are diary entries, the Dear America books come to mind, told in letters, Ella Minnow Pea, or completely take apart what a book even is, House of Leaves which is on my tbr, and Daisy Jones is no exception.
Told through interviews between that band members of Daisy Jones & the Six, it goes through their forming of the band and their eventual breakup. This was a pretty quick read when I read it back in November and really enjoyed it! The ending absolutely shocked me.
I loved the interview style of the book that hooks you in right away, and the flawed characters were riveting, especially the two leads Daisy and Billy, and how they each battle their own demons and addictions.
With all that being said, I felt like I needed more of something, maybe lean into the interview style a little and include other pieces of media with the band in-between or have asides of the characters moving in their chairs or taking long pauses and having that being noted in the interview.
Maybe I am just incredibly dense or because it is revealed who the interviewer is, but I never got the explicit telling that Billy cheated on Camila with Daisy? The temptation was more than there, but with other comments I've seen online, I guess I must have missed it.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, makes me want to go listen to some Fleetwood Mac, but I felt there was something missing.
3.5 rounded up to 4/5
Unimpressed. Loosely based on Fleetwood Mac, I have read, but it doesn't resonate at all. Told in a set of interview snippets, a device that works well, it describes the rise and fall of a barely credible band and the snorefest of a soap opera that happens within the membership. You would get more of a sense of this from listening to Fleetwood Mac's “Go Your Own Way” and “Dreams” than you do from this book. Daisy occasionally almost seems real, but the others never do. Big disappointment.
I love Reid's writing so much. It's so easy to be transported into the time period of the book. I loved every part of this!