They were the new icons of rock and roll, fated to burn bright and not fade away.
But on 12 July 1979, it all came crashing down.
There was Daisy, rock and roll force of nature, brilliant songwriter and unapologetic drug addict, the half-feral child who rose to superstardom.
There was Camila, the frontman’s wife, too strong-willed to let the band implode – and all too aware of the electric connection between her husband and Daisy.
There was Karen, ice-cool keyboardist, a ferociously independent woman in a world that wasn’t ready for her.
And there were the men surrounding them: the feuding, egotistical Dunne brothers, the angry guitarist chafing on the sidelines, the drummer binge-drinking on his boat, the bassist trying to start a family amid a hedonistic world tour. They were creative minds striking sparks from each other, ready to go up in flames.
It’s never just about the music…
About the Author
Taylor Jenkins Reid is the author of several novels, including The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Forever, Interrupted. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their daughter, and their dog.
Industry Reviews
[T]his absorbing novel is full of irresistible characters, and brilliantly evokes its time and place. It's my favourite novel of the year. * Daily Mirror *
Unique, inventive and stylish...It's exciting and intoxicating, and I loved the effortlessly cool Daisy Jones. It is a novel I'll revisit regularly. * Woman & Home *
I totally fell for Taylor Jenkins Reid's engaging recreation of the 70s rock 'n' roll scene . . . this novel has a lot of heart. * Good Housekeeping *
I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun * The High Low *
Utterly believable . . . fabulously entertaining * The Times *
part juicy celebrity tell-all, part A Star Is Born . . . Be prepared to read it in a single night * Vogue, Best New Books 2019 *
I devoured DAISY JONES AND THE SIX in a day, falling head over heels for it. Taylor Jenkins Reid transported me into the magic of the 70's music scene in a way I'll never forget. The characters were beautifully layered and complex... Daisy and the band captured my heart, and they're sure to capture yours too * Reese Witherspoon *
A tremendously engaging, and completely believable tale of rock and roll excess, one made all the more enjoyable by being written as an oral biography. It's inventive, persuasive and completely satisfying. * Dylan Jones *
Fascinating . . . you can't wait to find out what happens next . . . Everyone should read this. * Claudia Winkleman, RADIO 2 *
It's as if a woman wrestled the narrative from Almost Famous, drenched it in sunshine, sex and tequila, then left it for us to read on a rainy Sunday. * Grazia *
Taylor Jenkins Reid is a stunning writer whose characters are unforgettable and whose stories are deeply emotional. Her new book is her most gripping yet * Emily Giffin *
I spent a lost weekend in this book. Daisy Jones is an instant icon. * Erin Kelly *
Once in a blue moon you get to discover a book you end up pressing upon many other people to read. Taylor Jenkins Reid has got every nuance, every detail exact and right. I loved every word. * Paul Rees *
The characters leap off the page, seducing you with their dramas, and making you wish the band was real. Five stars. * Heat *
So brilliantly written I thought all the characters were real . . . I couldn't put it down * Edith Bowman *
