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Mar 06, 2021YourLocalReader rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Daisy Jones and the Six chronicles the journey of a famous rock band in the late sixties who are adjusting to fame. The band starts to fracture as complications arise from jealousy, drug addiction, and love. The book was very ambitious by displaying a new format to tell the story. The story consists of multiple points of view through interviews. It was delightful how they each had differing perspectives and observations on the band. However, it became a little confusing as the chapters flew by. There were so many perspectives to keep track of, and I found myself scrambling to match them with their characters. One of the central themes was addiction which I discovered the author managed to capture beautifully. I think the inclusion of two characters, one who was currently addicted and a former addict, proved to be an intriguing contrast. This book has been raved about everywhere, but I shockingly found it to fall flat. The plot was too predictable, and the constantly changing perspectives irked me towards the end. However, I give props to the author for making this novel so realistic; sometimes, I forgot Daisy Jones and the Six weren’t a real band. I think part of the reason this fell flat for me is that I have read the author’s other novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which contained similar pop culture-based elements, but I found it more enjoyable. I give the book a 3 out of 5 stars since it addressed addiction in a very realistic way, and the relationship between the characters was very intricate. The multiple perspectives and predictable plot made it a bit lackluster for me, but I would still recommend it for fans who enjoy slower paced romance writing. Rating: 3 out of 5 stars TW: Mentions of sexual activity, addiction to drugs/alcohol Age Recommendation: 15+ (depends on reader’s maturity)