Daisy Jones & the Six Book Review

 

SPOILERS AHEAD

Daisy Jones & the Six was such a great book! I truly enjoyed it so much but I do have lots of thoughts! First, I enjoyed the interview style of writing much more than I expected and it really added to the story. As far as the story itself I really appreciated the intimate look at this fictional band which was very much inspired by real rock n’ roll bands of the 70s. I enjoyed reading all the nitty gritty aspects of life on the road during this time. I loved reading about Daisy’s life although I had conflicting feelings about the character of Daisy. Now that I’ve mentioned Daisy let’s just get into my thoughts of the characters of the book, starting with Daisy.

Daisy Jones: I struggle with her because on the one hand I see the potential and her (sometimes) desire to be a good person. I also empathized because she seems to have always gotten what she wants which makes for an entitled adult however, that does not excuse her selfish ways nor does it excuse her lack of respect for Camilla. Sure she didn’t owe her anything, I suppose, but like come on… be a girls girl. I hope she really did grow up.

Camilla Dunne: Sweet, kind, strong and stubborn. I loved Camilla, she was a character I wished had been fleshed out more. I wish I knew exactly what happened with her lunch. I know Billy implied his thoughts but I don’t see that fitting who Camilla is. I don’t think that truly happened. I wish the “interviewer” had asked about it.

Billy Dunne: ooooffff. Billy. Where do I even begin. I hated his gross selfish behavior prior to his sobriety. He acted like a petulant child and really needed someone like Camilla. The fact that she forgave him after what she walked in on was just so great of her though I think part of it was her desire to refuse to see that he was not truly in love with her. Billy so often acted out of the “do what is right mentality” which wasn’t always cohesive to who he was and then he acted out when he was in active addiction..I was angry with Billy often during this book because he seemed to only love Camilla out of “duty” and because she never gave up on him.

Karen Sirko: OMG, KAREN! Although she is vastly different than me, I still found myself loving her so much. Of course she was frustrating at times but I loved how sure she was of who she was and never let anyone try to change her. Even the man she loved. I felt for her because she fell in love with someone without knowing who they truly were. She and Graham both should have been more communicative but alas, they were not. Karen was someone who I desperately wanted to know more about. I’d read a whole book just about her.

Graham Dunne: Oh sweet Graham. I felt so bad for him. He just wanted love and a family but he projected that on someone without ever asking them what they wanted. I don’t blame him for wanting those things but it was not Karen’s job to give them to him. Their love story was sweet and fun and it broke my heart at how it ended. Communication is key friends.

Warren Rhodes: Warren, where to begin… well I wish I knew more about him and that he had been fleshed out more. He seemed to be an easy going guy who didn’t take life too seriously and found love by just being himself and without trying to force it. At least that what I gathered from the very little were given about him. Many of his lines made me laugh.

Pete Loving: awe Pete, loved how he wasn’t taking the band as his “whole life” and that he was a good partner to Jenny. I loved that he took this time in his life as an experience rather than his only future.

Eddie Loving: Eddie.. Eddie.. Eddie… big yikes. He was such a whiner and although I understood his frustrations at times he was so childish about it it was hard not to roll my eyes every time he expressed disdain for Billy.

This book was amazing. The style of writing was great and made it fun to read. I loved the twist at the end and finding out the interviewer was Julia, Billy and Camilla’s first child. Amazing book, 10/10 would recommend.

Have you read Daisy Jones & the Six? What did you think? Leave a comment below.