Book Review: Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
By Kate 10th August 2023
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Reid Jenkins
About the Book
Everybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six.
Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They sold out arenas from coast to coast.
Then, on 12 July 1979, Daisy Jones walked barefoot onto the stage at Chicago Stadium. And it all came crashing down.
Everyone was there.
Everyone remembers it differently.
Nobody knew why they split. Until now …
My Review
Daisy Jones and the Six is another brilliant book written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It tells the story of band Daisy Jones and the Six, as they embarked on a star studded career which will echo down the halls of music for decades to come. On the 12th of July, Daisy Jones stepped onto the stage at Chicago Stadium barefoot, and it all fell apart. No one is sure why, and this book seeks to answer that in an interview style format with a heart wrenching email at the end.
The members of the band (Daisy, Billy, Graham, Karen, Warren and Eddie), family, friends and other people involved with the Six are interviewed. The story is one that keeps you engaged and interested, and I hung onto every word, finishing the book in two hours, and those were some of the best hours of my life.
The characters talk about their struggles, their part in the band, their life and many other things, and a picture of the band starts to unfold pretty quickly. The characters of the book have interesting relationships with one another, both good and bad. Billy and Camila. Daisy and Simone. Daisy and Billy. Billy and Grahame. Just to name a few of the interesting links.
I enjoyed learning about Daisy’s life, but I also equally enjoyed learning about Billy Dunne’s life. His struggles, his rehabilitation, his career and most of all his family. I don’t think there was a character I actively remember disliking!
This is another brilliant book from Jenkins Reid, and it’s safe to say that Daisy is joining Evelyn on the shelf reserved for favourites! 5 stars!
Have you read Daisy Jones & The Six?
If not, don’t forget to add it to your TBR list!
Happy reading!
Kate x
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My ratings are based on my own personal opinions and are subjective.
5 stars ★★★★★ I can’t wait to reread it. Definitely belongs on my top shelf! Highly recommend.
4 stars ★★★★ A great read. Lots of great qualities but just missing the cherry on top. Belongs on my middle shelf. Would recommend.
3 stars ★★★ A good read but lacked the wow factor. I liked the book but probably won’t reread it. Relegated to the bottom shelf.
2 stars★★ Not good but not completely bad. Lacked personality for me. Safe to say I won’t be reading it again. Donate to the charity shop.
1 star ★ A dull read. This book has no place on my bookshelf. Borrow from the library, if you must.
DNF: I did not finish reading this book. It was just not for me.
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