A novel written as if it were an oral history about a 1970’s rock group, focusing on what led to the group’s breakup. When I started reading it (several weeks after I had read about it on NetGalley), I had forgotten that it was fiction, and thought that it was about a real rock group. The author has written the “interview” of each character in a different voice, lending more verisimilitude to the concept of the book being an oral history of a real rock group.

I LOVED this book - a story about a fictional rock band with all the drama of a 70s rock band. What an interesting way to write a novel - through interviews. I think that Reid brought the characters alive for me through the interviews. It really made me wish the music they talked about was real. I longed to listen to the Aurora album! I also liked that you were made to wonder what was the truth as different characters told the same stories with different takes. Planning on recommending for my book group!

This was a really interesting book. I found the writing format to be intriguing, and the author did a good job at differentiating the voices between the different characters. I've read books similar to this where all the "interviewees" have basically the same voice, and it gets tiring quite quickly. While the story was interesting, and gave some insight into the rock culture of the 70s, I didn't get as involved as I think I would have had this book been written as a more conventional novel. I like this type of interview format better when its involving real life people, and I know what the outcome is. A lot of the suspense or anticipation for me comes from knowing what the end was, and the enjoyment lies in knowing how those involved felt about it. So overall, the book didn't quite satisfy me, but I did like it enough for 3 stars.

I wanted to love this book especially with all the hype around it online. I just didn't connect with it. The writing was great but I think the story just fell flat to me. I would read the author again though.

I don't get all the hype around this book. If you've seen an episode of "Behind the Music," you've basically seen this book. The way that it's written - in interview pieces - doesn't do anything for it either, since the "scenes" are all TOLD (not SHOWN) via people reminiscing so we don't get any emotional build-up or anything. Add in the weirdness of reading about songs you've never heard (and can't), and the fact that most of the characters were irredeemable, self-absorbed assholes, and there's really nothing I can get into here.

Then again, maybe I'm just not the right audience. Late boomers who came of age listening to a certain late 70s band (*cough*Fleetwood Mac*cough*) will probably enjoy the walk down memory lane in this thinly-veiled mockumentary. People who aren't completely worn out by the tiresome "manic pixie dream girl" trope might love quirky, tragic Daisy Jones (I do not). Anyone looking for a rationalization for indulging in self-destructive behavior or selfish "wants" that destroy the people who love you will probably dig Billy and Daisy. But me? I'm out.

Thank you to Net Galley and Random House Publishing Ballantine for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely loved this book. This is right in my wheelhouse, I love reading books about music, especially an oral history one. It was a compelling story and a very easy read because of the format of the book. Taylor Jenkins Reid captured the essence of the 70s rock scene and you can see the influences for The Six and Daisy. Anyone who loves music should read and love this book.

This is written like a rock biopic about the fictional Daisy Jones & the Six. Well written and I'm sure will have people wondering if it is based on a real band and who the real Daisy Jones is. Fun summer read.

DNF
Thank you for the opportunity to read this title. I tried to get into, but it was hard for me to connect with the story. I enjoy TJR's books, but this was different from her usual.

So creative!! I got a little tired of the sex, drugs and rock n roll lifestyle but that’s really what the story was all about!!

I loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. It was one of my best of the year when it came out. But while I loved the format/style of this one, the story itself left me cold. Maybe I just wasn't ready for an unhappy ending of that sort.

Daisy Jones & the Six shot to superstardom like a meteor. With leads like Billy Dunne and Daisy Jones, who radiated sex and rock & roll, fans were enthralled. Just as suddenly as they appeared on scene, they disappeared into history. Now fans will learn through exclusive interviews what happened and where it all went wrong.
Taylor Jenkins Reid has written a masterful novel that leaves you wondering, at times, if it is really fiction. The author juggles several narrators, some flawed and of questionable trustworthiness, seamlessly. The novel explores the different characters, their opposing viewpoints and perceptions. The reader is led through the story on sex, drugs, and rock & roll of the band's raise to fame then through the fray and break of interpersonal relationships that brought about its downfall. Seeing the same events through the lenses of different character's perceptions is fascinating, but also a lesson in reality.

Did not finish! Loved the first part of the book that I read. Honestly if it weren’t for the drug references I probably would have finished and really enjoyed, but personal family experience keeps me from reading books about drug use. Definitely enjoyed the style of writing and felt like I was watching a VH1 documentary! If you can’t get past the drugs it would probably be great read.

5★★★★★Stars

Genre: Historical Fiction
Type: Standalone
POV: Third Person - Multiple


Such an excellent story, different with so many characters to keep up with but I enjoyed every second of it. It was so angsty I didn't realize it would be like that and I felt so much while reading it. I managed to also listen to the audio book which was on point with all the narrators voices bringing a brilliant and phenomenal story.

If you are looking for a brilliant epic story about life; love; music; addition and whatnot; look no more! Daisy Jones & The Six delivers an incredible story that will blow your mind. I highly recommend.

This is the first book I've read from Taylor Jenkins Reid, and it definitely won't be the last. I loved experiencing the group dynamics of this band. Each person is wonderfully imperfect. Life is complicated, and that's represented well here.

To be honest, I wasn't quite sure what I thought of it at first. I didn't love it and it was just kind of "meh" until about 3/4 of the way through. When everything came together, I sat in my car, listening and smiling. That's when I fell in love with Daisy Jones and the Six.

Taylor Jenkins Reid has never disappointed me with any of her books, and although I was a little skeptical when I first started Daisy Jones, I should have known that I would end up loving it.

Thank you @booksparks @randomhouse for the free @netgalley copy of Daisy Jones & the Six!

I was probably one of the last people to read Evelyn Hugo, because it didn’t fall into my usual genre and I was convinced it wasn’t for me. Obviously I was wrong and it’s amazing. So when I heard about Daisy Jones I was all over the place trying to get my hands on an early copy. Courtney over @booksparks made my dreams come true when she granted me access to a netgalley copy. It usually takes me forever to read on my iPad and I tend to start ARCs about two days before pub day (because procrastination). Not this time. Daisy Jones & the Six comes out in March and I read it as soon as I got it in November and flew right through it.

It was everything I hoped it would be and more. I don’t think I’ve ever finished a book and immediately wanted to read it again—until now. I’ll definitely be rereading it in March and I already preordered the gorgeous signed edition from @goldsborobooks. I can’t wait to have my hands on that copy!

Daisy Jones was written entirely in interview format. You would think it might be difficult for a story to flow with nothing but dialogue, but TJR is an absolute genius with the written word and I will never doubt her again. The characters felt so incredibly real that I had to keep reminding myself that this wasn’t about a real band.

Mark you calendar and TBR for March 5th!

It took me a while to really get into this book because of the interview style format. I also had to keep reminding myself who some of the other characters/band members were. Once I really got into the story, I was able to breeze through the rest of the book because I couldn't wait to find out what happened to Daisy Jones and the Six. All in all, I really enjoyed the book but would have liked some narration to get to know the characters better.

Daisy Jones & The Six is one of the best books I've read this year. Not only did it feel like I was reading about a real band and the trials and tribulations they went through, but it also made me feel like I was reading/watching these people's private lives play out in front of me. The emotional range I went through while reading was just plain crazy. I rooted for Daisy Jones and the other members of the band, but I also started to get frustrated with the choices being made and how little regard they had for each other when making those choices. All in all, Daisy Jones was a crazy journey through the world of rock and roll, but an emotional journey through the lives of people just trying to do what they love--make music.

Daisy Jones and the Six is one of those novels that makes you feel like you’re reading a true story. Told through a series of interviews, the book reads like you are watching a Rolling Stone rockumentary. Daisy Jones is a free spirit rock groupie who teams up with the rock group The Six to record an album and tour. The world of rock ‘n’ roll in the ‘70’s is a haze of sex, drugs, groupies, and rehab. A really fun read, this has become my most recommended book of the year so far. Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Honestly, I struggled with the format of this book. Told from at least five different narrators, the flow of this book was incredibly choppy. I hate that I feel this way, because I LOVED Ms. Jenkins-Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I will definitely read more from Ms. Jenkins-Reid, but I just did not connect with this one as much.