Daisy Jones & The Six

     One year ago, I first read Daisy Jones & The Six. I loved reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid so much that I wanted to explore more of the author’s writing. I recently decided to re-read Daisy Jones & The Six, and I had forgotten how amazing it is! Here is a brief summary of the book:
    The story focuses on a 1980s rock band that shot to the top of the charts before falling completely apart due to interpersonal drama. Daisy, a talented wild singer joins The Six, sparking a new dynamic in the band. But as they rise to fame, tensions arrive within the band and their personal lives. It offers a “behind the scenes” look at the cost of being a star and how relationships can break down when personal and work lives collide. 
    The book was very different and nothing like I had ever read before. The book isn’t written like a traditional book, it is written out like an interview transcript. At first, I was unsure of how I felt about it, but as I dove deeper into the book, I became sucked into the characters and the stories they had to tell. I liked how I got insight from every single band member and their perspective on the rise and fall of Daisy & The Six. 
Personally, I did not like Daisy’s character that much. Daisy was born into a very privileged family but neglected by her parents. The only thing that brought Daisy joy other than drugs, was music. When she joined the band, I felt that she was the cause of many problems. I know she was supposed to be portrayed as a wild, spirited, and strong character, but I found her more to be reckless and self-centered. I hated her when she kept making a move on Billy even though she knew he was married and had a pregnant wife. I understood that she was dealing with substance abuse and stuff at the time, but I thought it was wrong when she got mad at him for wanting to stay faithful to his wife.
    On the other hand, I admired Billy’s wife’s character, Camilie, for standing by Billy throughout his struggles and trusting him to overcome them. Rather than despising Daisy, Camile was often understanding and offered support to her, which showed a more mature side that a lot of the people in the band didn’t have. If I were her, I would have left Billy immediately but she remained strong during the difficult situations while maintaining a stable home life at the same time. 
If I could rate this book out of ten, I would give it a solid nine. It might feel awkward at first reading the interview format, but as you get into it, you will be hooked. I really recommend this book and I hope you check it out sometime!

- Yelina