Daisy Jones & The Six

First off- some things I gotta say rightaway.What I liked- the format. Its in the form of interviews with various members of the band and so on who are looking back at the glory days. Here, one character says a few lines. Then the next. And the next. And so on. So you get multiple POVs right through the book.What I didn't like- the format. Its in the form of interviews. All the way. Literally. I found this a bit disorienting as it took away a bit of the narrative flow. By the time, measured in seconds, you get used to seeing stuff through one character's eyes, the POV has changed.But either way, its an interesting never-before format. And once you get in sync with it, its great.The story. If you are a fan of Fleetwood Mac, you might enjoy this a bit more. Daisy Jones is a talented singer and song writer.She unfortunately gets no breaks.Billy and Graham Gunne are the members of The Six. Their band seems to be stagnating at a 'they are kinda ok' level. The Six is looking for a female singer. So the twain do meet. And sparks fly. In more ways than one.The book narrates how the Six becomes Daisy Jones and the Six. How the various members react to their fame and how they feel about each other. Probably this is where the format scores- we get to see both sides of a particular situation almost simultaneously. And why they do what they do. The book traces the rise and ultimate fall of the band. Yes, unfortunately. You do get a sense of foreboding as the story progresses- mainly because of the self destructive nature of some members. And partly because of the blurb (so this is not a spoiler). The setting of the story was another thing I liked. The music recording process, how the album cover was designed, how the studio worked- details about stuff that I had absolutely no idea about, was worth a few points on the plus side.At the heart of the book is the story of Daisy and Billy.My favourite character and probably the one that emerges from the narrative is Camilla. Not Daisy or Billy.The book has the lyrics of the band's songs at the end. In case you want to try out for the Six.

Great condition and very good book

Like many people, I was convinced by BookTok to read this book, and with Taylor Jenkins Reid, I was intrigued and fascinated to read the story of, “Daisy Jones and The Six”. Before reading, I didn’t really know much other than this centered around how Daisy and the members of their band were formed. I would say that before reading this book, you should consider listening to the audiobook or even listening to the audiobook while reading the physical copy to help better differentiate between the characters since it was told through interview format, therefore different narratives.This story was told over the course of years from the sixties, seventies, and the highs and lows of how the band was formed. Most of the beginning explored how Daisy and the other band members got their start in the industry, as well as their own personal experiences too. Right off the bat, Daisy was the kind of girl who went to her own rhythm. Daisy had this pure, raw talent, and something about her was so captivating that it had others wanting more of her from the musicians she dated to artists who wanted to use her as inspiration for their paintings. Daisy Jones wasn’t just an ordinary person, there was a certain magic to her that others wanted more of. The other members like Billy Dunne and his brother, Graham got their own start with their own band and slowly gathered other members that would later form, “The Six”. Billy seemed passionate about music, but also about the woman he loved, Camila. Camila wasn’t a musician, but with her love and admiration for Billy, in a way she became part of the band as being supportive.I really liked Daisy and how determined she was, especially when it came her song writing. Daisy was an overall strong person, but also didn’t give in to other demands, she was a “take it or leave it” type of person and I found that admirable as well as cool. Daisy was the cool, effortless woman that along the way grew more into herself and learning the ups and downs within the music industry. Early on, Daisy had to also learn that in order to get to where she wanted there was a give and take of sorts that would eventually lead her to meeting “The Six”.While Daisy found herself joking “The Six” and becoming more of a household name, there was still the demons she dealt with such as, drugs and alcohol. This book does cover/mention alcohol and drugs so be aware when reading this book. With the glitz, glam, and fame of being in a rock band, it’s easy to get caught up in all the partying, and for Daisy that was all she had known from a very young age. With access to any and every drug she could possibly want, Daisy had it within her reach whenever she wanted, and it played a role in her downward spiral. Even Billy dealt with addiction earlier on in his career, but even though he had his sobriety, they were moments when he tempted by giving into all over again. Being a rockstar sounds like fun, but this story also highlighted the dark realities that characters such as, Daisy and Billy experienced. There were some moments like Simone and Rod wanted to help Daisy before she got too caught up in her addictions, but when it came to Daisy, she did what she wanted, and no one was going to tell herself.Billy and Daisy created magic together. By themselves, yes they were good, but over the course of them writing songs together and collaborating, Daisy and Billy created something even better than they could have imagined, but it wasn’t always easy. At first, it seemed like Billy didn’t really Daisy especially with the way she was at times out of control with her pills, drinking, and other drugs of choice. For Billy, not only was he trying to focus on his sobriety, but when it came to the band, he had always maintained control over everything so, when Daisy came into the picture it created a new dynamic in the group. The more that Billy and Daisy worked on the new album, it seemed like things got more intense from the type of songs they wrote that stemmed from inspiration from one another or at least that’s what it seemed like to me.If you’re able to, I would HIGHLY recommend you listen to the audiobook while reading as it allows you to differentiate between the characters, and really grasp who’s who. I really loved that Jennifer Beal was voice for Daisy, the way she spoke really captured Daisy’s attitude and personality. Plus while listening to the audiobook, I was able to get a better understanding from everyone’s point of view. One of the interesting things about this story was that not only were you able to get different point of views, but also with the different accounts on the events that occurred within the band, there were times that had me wondering what was really true or maybe misleading in terms of what actually happened. Again by listening to the audiobook, it enhanced the experience of reading the story, but also added that layer to the story of what was fact or fiction?This was such an interesting read. One that left me questioning the reality of what did and didn’t happen, but also enjoying the characters different views on the events in the story. Daisy Jones and The Six had their fair share of ups and downs during their ride to fame. Daisy Jones was strong but also fragile in that she dealt with a lot of inner struggles as well as her struggles with addiction. Even Billy had his share of dealing with addiction, but in the end both Billy and Daisy ended up finding the way to get clean. I even liked some of the other characters like Karen and Graham. I will say that listening to the audiobook was much more enjoyable and by the end, I was shocked to learn who the author was! As well as the very last chapter that had me tearing up a bit. Another story by Taylor Jenkins Reid that’ll have you looking at her stories in a different light, and looking at the layers embedded within the story.

Hello new favourite book?!I thought I’d like it, I didn’t know it would be my new personality!The way the book is written, wow! Never read anything like it and it worked so well for thestory. Taylor Jenkins Reid’s creativity needs to be studied.I Loved all the characters, their personalities were so easy to tell apart, which I wasn’t expecting considering the way the story is told.Daisy is a free spirit, Billy has a big heart, Camila knows what she wants and I absolutelyadored her character in particular; what a woman, going after what she believes, fighting forher ‘things’, facing everyone who she thinks is in the middle of her happiness, but with class and heart, I loved her!That is a detail I appreciated. All the females in this book are incredible! All the ‘hell yes’moments I tabbed, belonged to them. It felt very empowering.As per usual I wasn't just reading a book, I was in the story; living it. I felt like I was part of the band. I felt like I grew up in the 60s and 70s, with this band as my soundtrack and now I was finally getting answers. I genuinely felt like a fan, and the best part is that the book turned me into a fan - with help from the show and the songs! Which is insane!Love all the themes this book touched, so on point for the time it takes place, but also so still very important to this day! I also liked how we got a bit of everyone and, obviously, the focus was on Daisy and Billy, but we also got to know the stories of the other members of the band, which were equally interesting to follow and important to fully understand the whys of the band splitting.The quotes in this book! Entire paragraphs talking about love, friendship, dreams, self-love and self-destruction. It's so beautifully written.It's so rich. With my whole heart, I'm telling you, this is one of my all-time favourite books. I loved it. I loved it. I loved it.

Daisy Jones and the Six is a jolly little book telling the story of an American rock band, the Six, formed by Billy and Graham Dunne. The band is initially moderately successful and has standard rock group problems, with addiction and strained relationships, particularly between Billy and his determined, grounded wife Camila.Mayhem ensues when the bohemian Daisy firstly guests with the band, and then becomes a fully fledged member. At the centre of the storm is the love- hate relationship, both professional and personal between Billy and Daisy. There are also other troubled romantic relationships within and beyond the band, and simmering jealousies between members. The result of all this creative and sexual tension is a planet-devouring soft-rock album.This isn’t the story of Fleetwood Mac, there are to many obvious differences, but equally it is unlikely that it would have been written had Rumours not been part of the musical landscape. The rhyme between the name of the book anda certain bohemian vocalist is probably too obvious to be chance.The whole thing is written in the style of a magazine interview, with the multiple protagonists each giving their own perspective of events. That makes the book a very easy read. Its no great literary shakes, but it’s a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Una experiencia única.Le doy 4 estrellas porque tengo esta necesidad de siempre calificar los libros comparándolos con sus hermanos, así que compite con otros títulos de TJR.Me fascinó el riesgo que tomó la autora al elegir este formato de entrevistas, siempre sentí que estaba viendo un documental de una de las más grandes bandas de rock de los 70's. Me parece super original y especial. La autora realmente lo logró. Me sorprendió que incluyera la letra de las canciones, tenerlo todo me hizo vivir en ese mundo y ha sido increíble. Estoy super emocionada por la serie y por la música que no tardan en salir.Este formato tiene sus contras también. No pude conectar con la mayoría de los personajes secundarios porque no queda clara su personalidad realmente, me faltó mucha ambientación, algunas de las acciones parecían injustificadas y tiene sentido porque vas por la novela sin narrador.Toda la historia la van contando los personajes, lo que creen que sucedió, lo que sintieron, lo que recuerdan. Muchas veces sabes que se están mintiendo a sí mismos pero tampoco sabes la verdad, sólo te la imaginas. Es bastante dudoso que se acuerden de las palabras exactas que se dijeron, pero es muy divertido conocer los distintos puntos de vista del mismo acontecimiento.Es una experiencia de lectura simplemente diferente y no estoy segura de que me haya encantado no poder tener la historia real y completa. No estoy segura de que sea para mí. Una cosa sí me queda clara: seguiré leyéndola a ella y no a sus traductores porque es fascinante

Book condition: Book was new and without any misprints or physical blemishes.Book Review: I don’t know how TJR does it but both books I’ve read by her had me fully invested and I just couldn’t put it down! There’s just something about her writing style that just instantly draws you in and immerses you within the story she’s telling. This genre isn’t one I’d usually pick but so far she has yet to disappoint! I know some people weren’t a fan of the fact that the book reads like an interview transcript, but I think it was a nice change of pace. Most books are told solely from the POV of one main character and we see the other characters and the plot through their eyes. In this case, I kind of liked how with the transcripts we hear from everybody at once and you can see the differences of how someone told themselves it happened and how others saw it happen. Did we get to dig deep into the characters the way we did in her Evelyn Hugo book? No, but considering how many characters there were in this one I don’t see how it would have worked without making the book longer than it needed to be. Was the book as emotional as some made it out to be? Once again, no, not in my opinion. Yes the ending was sad, but not so much that I was ready to shed a tear. Also the interviewer plot twist kind of reminded me of the set up for her Evelyn Hugo book too and in a way felt unnecessary. I enjoyed the fact that she included the full lyrics to the songs she wrote for the book at the end so you can read them fully to connect with and understand those parts of the story better. I don’t quite know how I feel about the ending yet. It almost feels like both the band and the story came to an abrupt end, but that may be the point. That just, like in real life, not all stories have a happy fairy tale ending. At least not in the way you may think or hope it would end. Although with that, I do kind of like that everyone individually seemed to find their own version of happiness in the end. Now that I have finished the book, I’d like to watch the show and see if it did the book justice. I wasn’t as obsessed with this book as I was with The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, but it was still a great book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️