42 pages • 1 hour read
Taylor Jenkins ReidDaisy Jones & The Six
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Daisy Jones & The Six traces the rise and fall of a 1970s rock band through interviews with its members. Daisy Jones, a free-spirited singer, and Billy Dunne, the driven leader of The Six, clash and connect, leading to the band's rebranding and success, but also internal conflict. Their intertwined lives, passionate music, and struggles with addiction drive the band's brief, tumultuous journey. Features substance use and addiction.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones & The Six dazzles with its unique oral history format, capturing the wild energy and emotional turbulence of a 1970s rock band. Readers praise its vivid characters and gripping storytelling. However, some find the dialogue-heavy structure challenging and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it's a compelling and immersive read.
Who Should Read Daisy Jones & The Six?
Fans of musical history, emotional drama, and the 1970s rock scene will love Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This reader likely enjoys character-driven stories and oral history formats, as seen in Almost Famous and Fleetwood Mac biographies, or novels like A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan.