Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Taylor Jenkins Reid is a master of fiction. The way in which she has written this book almost made me believe that the band in the title, 'Daisy Jones & The Six' is actually real. It takes the readers to the most iconic rock n' roll age- the sixties and the seventies. The book's atmosphere is so realistic that you sometimes forget that these characters aren't real and this is just plain fiction. The characters are so raw and so complex like real people in the real world.

The dark, unforgiving nature of addiction is explored in perfect detail in this book. Through the characters of Billy and Daisy, it makes sure to portray the glamorization of drugs during this time instead of glamorizing it themselves. If you're someone who loves rock- loves pop- loves music in general. If you crave drama and passion. If you're a fan of oral histories of pop culture, then this book might be an interesting read to you. There's so much original music in this book with heart-touching lyrics which only adds to the intricate layer of it all.

And my favourite part of this book is how feminist it is. The women characters aren't portrayed to be naive or easily dominated. In this novel, they have control over their own life actions. In this novel, they are so powerful and dynamic. This novel sends the message that women shouldn't have to cope with the misdoings of men. It shows how important it is for girls to support other girls and protect other girls when the necessity arises. It shows how you should demand credit where it is due because it's your hard work that produced that result- do not let anyone steal your light away.

"I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else's muse.

I am not a muse.

I am the somebody.

End of.. story."

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