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Taylor Jenkins Reid: Daisy Jones & The Six (2020, Penguin Random House) 4 stars

A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their …

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5 stars

It's like some of us are chasing after our nightmares the way other people chase dreams.

I am struggling to articulate how much I enjoyed this book. I consumed the story in record time and I was fantasizing about how great Daisy Jones & The Six would be when I wasn't reading. For two short days this book was everything. I could see the band and I could hear their music. The casual attitude of the bassist or stubborn mood from the lead singer comes through so vividly.

The good life, right? Except the good life never made for a good life.

The story had a steady pace as it introduces the reader to the perspectives of two artists. It sets the tone for the back and forth interview style and the 1970's world they live. The story is placing the kindling because once Daisy meets The Six a fire is set and the story goes off and I couldn't stop reading.

I underestimated her. Let me tell you this. Don't ever doubt Daisy Jones.

According to Reid the story is inspired by Fleetwood Mac and that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone reading the book. I felt like the story read as a transcript from VH1's Behind the Music describing the creation of "Aurora" or something Cameron Crowe would direct. The book was also putting out serious "A Star Is Born" vibes and none of these are bad things. The book isn't unique but if you like any of the aforementioned entertainment then this is a must read.

It was just a man hitting his limit.

This book is sex, drugs and rock and roll and it's amazing.