Published by Hutchinson, 2019, softcover, 360 pages, condition: as new.
In 1979, Daisy Jones and The Six split up. Together, they had redefined the 70s music scene, creating an iconic sound that rocked the world. Apart, they baffled a world that had hung on their every verse. This book is an attempt to piece together a clear portrait of the bands rise to fame and their abrupt and infamous split. The following oral history is a compilation of interviews, emails, transcripts, and lyrics, all pertaining to the personal and professional lives of the members of the band The Six and singer Daisy Jones.
Daisy Jones & the Six is a masterpiece. Incredible. Intoxicating. Unforgettable. Truly one of the most remarkable stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The moment I finished, I had to immediately start from the beginning again. I refused to let go. And yes, I did read it twice in a row.
Set in the mid sixties late seventies, Daisy Jones & The Six transports readers to the most iconic age of rock n roll. The atmosphere and story composition create and authentic tale that I almost refuse to believe isnt real! Taylor Jenkins Reid is a master of fiction her characters possess an uncanny ability to charm readers and settle into their hearts. Her novels are multi-faceted and unlike any other books Ive read, especially due to the oral history storytelling of Daisy Jones. (Side note the audiobook? SPECTACULAR. If you have access to the audio version, you will not want to miss this experience) Full of timeless quotes, glamourous scandals, and heart-breaking loss, Daisy Jones & The Six has absolutely climbed to the top as one of my favorite books of all time.
THIS BOOK IS SO FEMINIST! The women in this book are all so powerful and dynamic. There are so many strong messages about women empowerment, taking no ones shit, supporting other women, and demanding credit where its due. Even the smaller side characters are them much more layered than most supporting characters, as we explore their own storylines. Plus the relationships between all of the women, (Karen & Daisy, Karen & Camila, Camila & Daisy even Daisy and little Julia made my heart swell!) are wholesome, unique, and authentic. Especially for a story with a bit of a love triangle, I could not be happier with the superb study of the experience of women.
I also was left so touched by the exploration of addiction. Its a disease very close to my heart and Im so, so pleased with how Taylor Jenkins Reid captured the dark, devastating nature of it. The story of both Billy and Daisys respective addictions bring light to the glamorization of drugs of this time, while not glamorizing it themselves. This book exposes the truth about substance abuse while simultaneously carrying an air of hope and recovery for those who may be in a similar situation. Ill stand by this novel my grave as one of the greatest fictional stories of addiction ever told.
