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Daisy Jones & The Six
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Daisy Jones & The Six chronicles the rise to superstardom of the fictional band that came to define rock 'n' roll in the late 1907s, as well as the troubles that subsequently led to the band splitting up seemingly overnight and its members never playing together again.
Going in, I was a little bit wary that I wouldn't connect with this story. I wasn't alive during the 1970s and rock 'n' roll isn't my preferred music genre, so I don't have much in common with the book's settings. But this is Taylor Jenkins Reid, so of course I was hooked right from the start.
Told via interview transcripts of band members and various friends and family, it reads like an intimate first person account. I know some readers felt this interview format made the book feel a bit impersonal, but it had the opposite effect for me. When you can see into so many characters, it automatically makes all them feel real and fleshed out, with their individual personalities, quirks, and baggage.
The story is raw and evocative, filled with sweet, complicated characters I can't help but connect with. There's complexity and nuance in the way Reid captures the relationships between the band members, each flawed in their own way. With their every success, I cheered for them. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see what happens next.
For me, the only small letdown was the ending. To be fair, I can't quite separate out if my disappointment is just that I wish the band had stayed together forever, making music and being happy, instead of splitting up. I wanted certain things to happen with the story, but they obviously didn't, and that left me with an unfinished feeling.
Taylor Jenkins Reid is the sort of author who can write about anything, even a topic that I have no interest in or knowledge of, and still make it riveting and poignant. Even though this is an account of a fictional group, I found myself wishing they were real so that I could bask some more in the magic of this band.
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See also, my thoughts on:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Carrie Soto Is Back
Malibu Rising
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Going in, I was a little bit wary that I wouldn't connect with this story. I wasn't alive during the 1970s and rock 'n' roll isn't my preferred music genre, so I don't have much in common with the book's settings. But this is Taylor Jenkins Reid, so of course I was hooked right from the start.
Told via interview transcripts of band members and various friends and family, it reads like an intimate first person account. I know some readers felt this interview format made the book feel a bit impersonal, but it had the opposite effect for me. When you can see into so many characters, it automatically makes all them feel real and fleshed out, with their individual personalities, quirks, and baggage.
The story is raw and evocative, filled with sweet, complicated characters I can't help but connect with. There's complexity and nuance in the way Reid captures the relationships between the band members, each flawed in their own way. With their every success, I cheered for them. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see what happens next.
For me, the only small letdown was the ending. To be fair, I can't quite separate out if my disappointment is just that I wish the band had stayed together forever, making music and being happy, instead of splitting up. I wanted certain things to happen with the story, but they obviously didn't, and that left me with an unfinished feeling.
Taylor Jenkins Reid is the sort of author who can write about anything, even a topic that I have no interest in or knowledge of, and still make it riveting and poignant. Even though this is an account of a fictional group, I found myself wishing they were real so that I could bask some more in the magic of this band.
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See also, my thoughts on:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Carrie Soto Is Back
Malibu Rising
~~~~~~~~~~~~
✧ Connect with me ✧ Instagram ✧
This was a pick for my Book of the Month box. Get your first book for $5 here.
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You write so well. Loved reading your review.
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Luffy wrote: "You write so well. Loved reading your review."
Thanks so much, Luffy, that's really kind of you to say! :)
Thanks so much, Luffy, that's really kind of you to say! :)
I was also not alive in the 70s, but from my understanding this book was based on the real band Fleetwood Mac. Nice review - I really enjoyed The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo so I have been meaning to pick up any of her other books.
Holly wrote: "I was also not alive in the 70s, but from my understanding this book was based on the real band Fleetwood Mac. Nice review - I really enjoyed The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo so I ..."
Oh how interesting... I need to look up Fleetwood Mac! Now that I know Seven Husbands wasn't a fluke for me, I'm going to have to read all of her books. :)
Oh how interesting... I need to look up Fleetwood Mac! Now that I know Seven Husbands wasn't a fluke for me, I'm going to have to read all of her books. :)
KAS wrote: "Super great review, Yun ;) So glad you enjoyed this one as much as I did!! ❤️❤️"
Thank you, KAS! This was such a terrific read. I've been two out of two for my TJR reads so far. 😊💖
Thank you, KAS! This was such a terrific read. I've been two out of two for my TJR reads so far. 😊💖
Wonderful review, Yun...how could anything keep going with the way that Daisy WAS...something had to give. She was wearing me out, just listening to her on the audio. It was so good. 😁
marilyn wrote: "Wonderful review, Yun...how could anything keep going with the way that Daisy WAS...something had to give. She was wearing me out, just listening to her on the audio. It was so good. 😁"
Thanks, Marilyn! Yes, it was sooo good! I'm glad we both really enjoyed it! I can't wait for TJR's new book! 🥰
Thanks, Marilyn! Yes, it was sooo good! I'm glad we both really enjoyed it! I can't wait for TJR's new book! 🥰
Peter wrote: "Excellent review, Yun with great thoughts and glad you connected with it."
Thanks so much, Peter! :)
Thanks so much, Peter! :)
Karina wrote: "This I wanna read! Your review intrigued me so much more! Worth a scar!?"
Definitely! I've only read two books by TJR so far, but she hasn't led me astray yet. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts if you get around to this! :)
Definitely! I've only read two books by TJR so far, but she hasn't led me astray yet. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts if you get around to this! :)
Barbara wrote: "I gotta read this.....everyone really enjoys reading it."
Yes you must, Barbara! Can't wait to see what you think! :)
Yes you must, Barbara! Can't wait to see what you think! :)
I know what you mean about the ending and wanting it to veer down a different path. I still loved it but it was bittersweet. Fantastic review Yun!
Jaidee wrote: "Darn it...I thought you would join us to see Journey in Vegas next year !"
Haha, I think there's one song by Journey I've heard of! 😎
Haha, I think there's one song by Journey I've heard of! 😎
Baba wrote: "Great review Yun. This was my favourite book in the year I read it, love this so much!"
Thanks, Baba! Glad this was a winner for both of us! :)
Thanks, Baba! Glad this was a winner for both of us! :)
Susan wrote: "I know what you mean about the ending and wanting it to veer down a different path. I still loved it but it was bittersweet. Fantastic review Yun!"
Definitely bittersweet! I just wanted it more sweet and less bitter lol. Thanks, Susan! :)
Definitely bittersweet! I just wanted it more sweet and less bitter lol. Thanks, Susan! :)
Great review Yun!
This one was my second favourite book of 2019. I’m so looking forward to watching the adaptation for the TV!
This one was my second favourite book of 2019. I’m so looking forward to watching the adaptation for the TV!
NILTON wrote: "Great review Yun!
This one was my second favourite book of 2019. I’m so looking forward to watching the adaptation for the TV!"
ZOMG, there's a tv adaptation coming?! Woo best news all day! Thanks, Nilton! :)
This one was my second favourite book of 2019. I’m so looking forward to watching the adaptation for the TV!"
ZOMG, there's a tv adaptation coming?! Woo best news all day! Thanks, Nilton! :)
Kay wrote: "After reading "Malibu" I may have to read this. Wonderful review Yun. 😀"
Thanks, Kay! If you end up reading this, I'll be eager to see your thoughts! 🤗
Thanks, Kay! If you end up reading this, I'll be eager to see your thoughts! 🤗
Excellent review Yun. I haven't read this yet, but I intend to. There are plenty of real bands out there that TJR could have based this on. ❤📚
mark… wrote: "I really enjoyed this one too. Nice comments Yun… m
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Thanks, Mark! Glad this was a good one for both of us! :)
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Thanks, Mark! Glad this was a good one for both of us! :)
Heather wrote: "I love how you always write detailed reviews, so honest and helps so much! Thank you :)"
Thanks so much, Heather! Appreciate your kind words! Glad my reviews can be helpful to you! :)
Thanks so much, Heather! Appreciate your kind words! Glad my reviews can be helpful to you! :)
Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Great review, this is on my TBR list for sure😎"
Thanks, Dorie! When you get to it, I hope you enjoy it too! 🤗
Thanks, Dorie! When you get to it, I hope you enjoy it too! 🤗
Rebecca wrote: "Fantastic review Yun!! I loved this one. I refuse to believe they aren't a real band! 😄💖"
Thanks, Rebecca! Haha I know what you mean! They feel so real in this story, it was hard to leave them behind at the end! 🤗💖
Thanks, Rebecca! Haha I know what you mean! They feel so real in this story, it was hard to leave them behind at the end! 🤗💖
Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Excellent review Yun. I haven't read this yet, but I intend to. There are plenty of real bands out there that TJR could have based this on. ❤📚"
Thanks, Sandy! That's what I hear, that it might have been based on Fleetwood Mac. When you get to this, I hope you enjoy it too! 💖
Thanks, Sandy! That's what I hear, that it might have been based on Fleetwood Mac. When you get to this, I hope you enjoy it too! 💖
Cecilia wrote: "So funny that you’ve just read this as I just finished reading this 5 minutes ago!"
Ha, great minds think alike! ;)
Ha, great minds think alike! ;)
Barbara wrote: "Great review, Yun. I have been interested in this one for a while."
Thanks, Barbara! It's a beautiful story... if you ever give it a try, I hope you think so too!
Thanks, Barbara! It's a beautiful story... if you ever give it a try, I hope you think so too!