Hi all! 

Today I am going to be reviewing Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Before I begin, I just want to state that The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was my favourite book of 2018, so I had pretty high expectations going into this one. Order a copy here. Without further ado, let’s get into it! 

THE PLOT 

They were the new icons of rock and roll, fated to burn bright and not fade away.
But on 12 July 1979, it all came crashing down. There was Daisy, rock and roll force of nature, brilliant songwriter and unapologetic drug addict; the half-feral child who rose to super-stardom. There was Camila, the frontman’s wife, too strong-willed to let the band implode – and all too aware of the electric connection between her husband and Daisy.
There was Karen, ice-cool keyboardist, a ferociously independent woman in a world that wasn’t ready for her. And there were the men surrounding them: the feuding, egotistical Dunne brothers, the angry guitarist chafing on the sidelines, the drummer binge-drinking on his boat, the bassist trying to start a family, amid a hedonistic world tour. They were creative minds, striking sparks from each other, ready to go up in flames.

It’s never just about the music…

THE CHARACTERS 

The characters in this story are so multi-faceted and flawed, you can’t help but sympathise with their sorrows and root for their successes. Billy and Daisy, in my opinion, were the stand-outs. They both came from negligent parents; unloved, unwanted and with something to prove. Daisy especially, spends the majority of her life searching for something real and solid, in a world that has continued to let her down, time and time again. Billy, despite the temptations, does his best to be an honourable man and father. Their chemistry throughout is undeniable and unrequited. I loved the presence of such strong women in this book. Camila is a woman who knows what she wants and puts her family first, above all else. Karen, the keyboardist, refuses to dim her shine in a male-dominant band and Daisy (despite her insecurities) fights to be seen for who she really is, never compromising her talent. Each member contributes something significant to the band, not only musically, but emotionally. Daisy Jones is more character-driven, than plot-driven. That definitely worked for me!

THE WRITING STYLE 

The book is written as a music-documentary, so it is entirely in dialogue, spanning from past to present day. The author remains anonymous, until the end. At the back of the book, you’ll find the lyrics to every single song from their album, Aurora. Please read the entire book first, before looking at the lyrics. There is so much meaning to these songs. Once you finish the story, enjoy reading the songs, deciphering the hidden messages within. The novel is currently being adapted by into a mini-series. As with her other works, Taylor writes in a way that makes her characters and the story itself, real. I also really enjoyed the format. It made for a quick and easy read.  I particularly loved learning about the music industry and how a successful band is born. I couldn’t recommend it enough. 

STAR RATING

I gave it 5/5 stars.

I hope you enjoyed this honest, spoiler-free review. Feel free to order a copy from the link above.

Thank you for reading

Peace & Love xoxo