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Daisy Jones & The Six
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, Judy Greer, Pablo Schreiber
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction
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A Reese's Book Club + Hello Sunshine on Audible Pick
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A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup.
Daisy is a girl coming of age in LA in the late '60s, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it’s the rock ’n’ roll she loves most. By the time she’s 20, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things. Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she’s pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road. Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend.
The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the '70s. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.
Includes a PDF of song lyrics from the book.
Cast List: Daisy Jones, read by Jennifer Beals; Billy Dunne, read by Pablo Schreiber; Graham Dunne, read by Benjamin Bratt; Eddie Loving, read by Fred Berman; Warren Rhodes, read by Ari Fliakos; Karen Karen, read by Judy Greer; Camila Dunne, read by January LaVoy; Simone Jackson, read by Robinne Lee; Narrator/Author, read by Julia Whelan; Jim Blades, read by Jonathan Davis; Rod Reyes, read by Henry Leyva; Artie Snyder, read by Oliver Wyman; Elaine Chang, read by Nancy Wu; Freddie Mendoza, read by P.J. Ochlan; Nick Harris, read by Arthur Bishop; Jonah Berg, read by Holter Graham; Greg McGuinness, read by Brendan Wayne; Pete Loving, read by Pete Larkin; Wyatt Stone, read by Alex Jenkins Reid; Hank Allen, read by Robert Petkoff; Opal Cunningham, read by Sara Arrington
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
What the critics say
“Raw, emotive, and addictively voyeuristic, Daisy Jones & The Six is imbued with the same anguished heart that fuels the very best rock ‘n’ roll. Like my favorite albums, this book will live with me for a very long time.” (Steven Rowley, author of Lily and the Octopus)
“An explosive, dynamite, down-and-dirty look at a fictional rock band told in an interview style that gives it irresistible surface energy...although the real power of this delicious novel is at its tender beating heart. It’s an anthem and a ballad and a marvel.” (Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Perfect Couple)
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- Karen Langhor
- 2019-11-26
Not what I expected
I really wanted to like this book but I ended up returning it, I was looking for a story that had flow, this sounded like a screen play of a documentary, I really didn't like each character saying their name before they spoke, I don't remember reading this was a screenplay but it is. I think I would have liked the story if it wasn't written in that style.
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- Kait
- 2019-06-22
Don't skip this book!
I am so glad I went with the audiobook for this title. Amazing. The multiple storytellers, the characters, what a performance! The way the story is told is unique, and pieced together flawlessly. You have to listen to this book!
6 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous22
- 2020-02-18
Pointless
This was a disappointment especially when I realized it’s fictional. The whole book is “he said she said” which I found annoying, characters are so full of themselves, and worst of all nothing happens. Call me crazy but I like books that have an actual story. This was a bunch of attention hungry narcissists trying to convince you of how cool they were in the 70s with an air of importance like they were curing cancer. Cheesy.
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- Raelene
- 2019-12-30
Like your favourite album, it doesn’t leaves you
If you ever loved a band, wished you knew the band, read rolling stone or cream magazine ...or loved someone that belonged to someone else , this is a story for you.
I found myself constantly thinking about these musicians, their lyrics, wondering what they’re doing now ... thinking if only I could listen to their songs, could have watched them play or seen THAT album cover! Don’t read - this is an interview, listen to this book. I kept hoping I could listen to it longer, like your favourite album... even one more note or two
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-06-17
better then I ever expected
loved this novel. had never heard of it/them before. was so easy to listen to
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- maureen
- 2019-06-14
Sad it's done.
Great audiobook! It would make a fantastic screenplay. I couldn't stop listening to it! I highly recommend it.
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- Erin
- 2019-03-24
tears
This book was riveting, passionate, destructive, and beautifully written. Everyone really brought all the characters to life. Judy Greer - well, she is once of my favorites. Jennifer Beals - woman, you have always been a rock star in my universe. And the guys... Eddie was a brilliant character. Graham had my heart from the first chapter.
Listen to this book. It is so worth it.
7 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-06-30
Very hard to listen to
I found the story ok, but the way the story was narrated by each person was very disconnected and didn’t flow easily
4 people found this helpful
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- Kelsey
- 2019-03-10
OMG
Just wow. I. Can’t. Breathe.
This audiobook was breathtaking. Everything about this story and the incredible performances dug deep. I can’t wait to see this as a TV series with amazon studios.... I just hope it won’t be a huge let down after this outstanding audiobook!!!!
9 people found this helpful
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- MedoRose
- 2020-06-24
loved it
loved this book and the presentation. It spoke to my heart. I recommend it as a listen
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- MRD
- 2019-03-30
Format breakthrough
A clip from the NYTimes book review by Eleanor Henderson: "But while it makes for a heady journey through the band’s ascent, the script format inherently limits our access to the characters’ innermost selves. The camera is locked on a tripod, the interviewees confessing their greatest fears and loves in the same shoulders-up shot for much of the novel. After a while, we long to get closer, to hear what the characters aren’t confessing on the record, or to zoom out, to take in more of the decade than its miniature backstage dramas. When only the characters narrate the story, their reminiscences can fall flat."
The reviewer is clearly referring to the print version here. I think this critique doesn't apply to the audio version with multiple narrators performing the "script." The voices are distinctive and nuanced, and they do provide the listener access to "the characters' innermost selves." Like all good dramatic storytelling, the characters evoke emotion through HOW they express themselves as much as through WHAT they express. That's not available when all you have is words on the page and no authorial intermediary commenting on the characters' inner states and outward behaviors. Others have said it here and on other sites, this book is uniquely suited to audio and takes the audiobook experience to a new level of listener engagement. For me, the story itself is nothing special and does not transcend the familiar tropes about rock stars/bands in the 70s. But the format, voice casting, and performances make it a truly compelling work of audio fiction.
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- Kristin
- 2019-05-24
Bored
I kept waiting for something to happen in this book. It never did. What a waste of a credit.
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- TAN
- 2019-05-01
Would not recommend
Not great. The beginning was fun and exciting. The middle was anticlimactic and dragged on. The end of predictable and grasping at straws.
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- RueRue
- 2020-01-23
The excesses of a rock 'n roll life
Yes, that pretty much sums up this story. Unfortunately, it also means that all the characters ( with the exception of Camila, who is too saintly to be real) and wildly unsympathetic as they pursue varying paths toward self destruction. (Remarkably, no one does). I think the author intended us to feel sympathy, or perhaps compassion, for the struggles of these personalities, but I really do not enjoy stories of excessive alcohol and drug use, it just seems like such a waste. So why a 4-star review ? Well, this is a fast-paced and very entertaining story, told through multiple characters. Great use of multiple narrators. So for entertainment value, thumbs up.
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- Gail L. Klein
- 2019-09-16
BORING
The only thing i like about this book is the different readers, It lacks depth of meaning or character in my opinion. Mostly about drug using wannabe rock stars in the 60’s . I couldn’t finish it out of boredom. I graduated in 1969 so I though it would be interesting, but it is not.
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- Stine
- 2019-03-17
I wanted to love this book...
I was so excited when my book club chose this. I love music and strong female leads aren’t especially hard to come by - it seemed perfect! Much of the story is derivative (think “Almost Famous” meets Jen Sincero’s “Don’t Sleep With Your Drummer”), however the ending did have a more original twist, which I did enjoy.
While so many people are lauding Daisy as a voice of empowered womanhoood I can’t help but wonder what I’m missing. I found her to be weak and scared, turning to substances rather than confronting life’s problems. She did demand what she wanted out of her music and bandmates but went about it in a way that screamed entitlement rather than empowerment. It was all very “I want it now, Daddy” and I found her largely insufferable.
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- Christina Giles
- 2019-07-02
Narcissistic, Boring people
It almost makes me sad to think that this is a glimpse at seventies rock band behavior. The main character is so narcissistic that it makes her boring and unreadable. I have to admit that I just can't finish the book to find out if she ends up having any redemptive qualities. I made it about 3/4s thru and I just can't anymore. That said, doubt I'll watch the made for TV version. I'm also a little surprised that Reese Witherspoon picked this book for her book club.
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- D. Fields
- 2019-03-23
A Different Kind of Review
I have over 500 books in my Audible library, and I can say with confidence that "Daisy Jones and the Six" lands at the top for narration, along with "The Help" and "Outlander". Each narrator perfectly matches his or her character, and each narrator brings life and authenticity to this story.
That's the good news.
The bad news is the story itself. Overall, the story falls flat. When you watch a documentary about an actual band or singer, you have the advantage of knowing the music and knowing their singing voices. Without that to fall back on, all the descriptions of melodies and tunes and harmonies seem somewhat useless. As far as the characters, I felt both sympathy and disgust for them. Although the characters are voiced brilliantly, they stay true to the stereotypes you would expect. The endless drug usage became tiresome and I alternated between cheering them on and feeling tired of their dysfunctional lives. This book is much darker than I anticipated.
The biggest letdown for me, though, was the ending. I loved how some characters found redemption. In other places, I was very much taken aback. SPOILER ALERT: if you are at all sensitive to pro-life issues, avoid this book.
Although I have read other books by Taylor Jenkins Reid and enjoyed them, this is my third book as part of the Reese Witherspoon Hello Sunshine reading group and I have not loved any of them; I will, most likely, avoid books marketed as part of this program in the future.
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- DeeattheBeach
- 2019-09-05
Can't make it through this book - bored to tears
Maybe it's a better read than a listen. I'm bored to tears and only 4 chapters in. Sorry Daisy, I don't care about your short lived rock career. Maybe it's a better movie.
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- Bruce Neilson
- 2019-07-18
Um..
It just seems a little too pretentious or something.
And boring.
I have always loved Jennifer Beals, so that’s something.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-08-11
Une pépite pour vos oreilles
Livre incroyable, à écouter absolument en format audio ! Écouté d’une traite, seul regret : que ce soit une fiction
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- Sasha Hart
- 2021-04-10
Please read/listen to this.
This book caught me by surprise. I’m weary of hyped up books, maybe because I’m scared of being disappointed or maybe because I feel like I never really like books that everyone seem to love. But daisy jones and the six was ... I don’t really have words. But I feel like everyone and anyone can stand to learn something from this book. If not learn at least feel something.
Do yourself a favour and read it.
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- Marouene M.
- 2020-05-25
Original !
It’s was such an experience to listen to. The narrators brought it to life. Beautifully written.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-03-18
One for the books
This is such a moving tale. Reid did a beyond phenomenal job being able to capture the perspective of different figurative characters and move you in a way you did not think was possible. Filled with beautiful imagery and words, this makes for my top 10 favorite books of all time.