DAISY JONES AND THE SIX- Taylor Jenkins Reid
DAISY JONES AND THE SIX is a real wild ride of a novel- an intoxicating read that gets you lost in LA’s 70’s music scene! It was purely an impulse buy after seeing so much excitement among readers and book clubs, but it definitely lived up to the international hype; it’s no wonder there is so much talk about it becoming more visual as you can clearly see it translating beautifully to screen.
I was initially slightly apprehensive about the writing format of an interview, however with that said it enabled Jenkins Reid to give the reader a subjective view of the characters. The format also allowed you to quickly grasp the many deeply-layered personalities, something I considered somewhat important as the writing jumps from character to character giving you snatches of perspective and this makes it more digestible as well as an incredibly immersive reading experience. I’ve always been an advocate for strong characterisation- even the most exciting of plots can fall slightly flat if there’s isn’t a connection to the people within a story and Jenkins Reid has provided both. Unforgettable characters that leave you dreamily floating somewhere between both fiction and reality.
The story itself is raw, gritty, and real- a hard-hitting novel that truly encompasses the essence of the 70’s rock scene exploring addiction and the glamorisation of drugs. It’s the epitome of Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll! A turbulent story that showcases the tremendous highs and the troubling lows of those vulnerable souls submerged in the limelight. Jenkins Reid doesn’t just stop there- she has cleverly penned something beyond a novel around the rock n roll scene. This book is so much more than your average story based around romantic relationships; it is strong friendships, loyalty, feminism and empowerment (particularly that of women) woven intricately amongst a story of struggles, addiction, music and loss. Emotional. Heart-breaking. Uplifting. It’s everything you could possibly want in a story- an emotional and exciting rollercoaster ride. Buckle up and dive head first into this one but be prepared to come out the other side emotionally weathered and without dry eyes!
“We love broken, beautiful people. And it doesn’t get much more obviously broken and classically beautiful than Daisy Jones”
I was initially slightly apprehensive about the writing format of an interview, however with that said it enabled Jenkins Reid to give the reader a subjective view of the characters. The format also allowed you to quickly grasp the many deeply-layered personalities, something I considered somewhat important as the writing jumps from character to character giving you snatches of perspective and this makes it more digestible as well as an incredibly immersive reading experience. I’ve always been an advocate for strong characterisation- even the most exciting of plots can fall slightly flat if there’s isn’t a connection to the people within a story and Jenkins Reid has provided both. Unforgettable characters that leave you dreamily floating somewhere between both fiction and reality.
The story itself is raw, gritty, and real- a hard-hitting novel that truly encompasses the essence of the 70’s rock scene exploring addiction and the glamorisation of drugs. It’s the epitome of Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll! A turbulent story that showcases the tremendous highs and the troubling lows of those vulnerable souls submerged in the limelight. Jenkins Reid doesn’t just stop there- she has cleverly penned something beyond a novel around the rock n roll scene. This book is so much more than your average story based around romantic relationships; it is strong friendships, loyalty, feminism and empowerment (particularly that of women) woven intricately amongst a story of struggles, addiction, music and loss. Emotional. Heart-breaking. Uplifting. It’s everything you could possibly want in a story- an emotional and exciting rollercoaster ride. Buckle up and dive head first into this one but be prepared to come out the other side emotionally weathered and without dry eyes!
“We love broken, beautiful people. And it doesn’t get much more obviously broken and classically beautiful than Daisy Jones”
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