Wow! Just, wow! There has been so much hype for this book, and I am definitely on board!
The writing style was unlike anything I've experienced before. I've read interviews, but never in a fictional setting. I was really prepared to dislike it for that reason. How can you interview fictional characters? Honestly, even if Reid had a chance to go back and rewrite the whole thing, I'd ask her to keep it just the way it is. I loved the contradicting view points between the characters. It's said that there are always 3 sides to every story, mine, yours and the truth. It really felt like that's what was going on here, that the characters were either trying to cover up the truth, or to expand and exaggerate, which added to the "realness" feel.
I loved Daisy Jones. What a powerhouse! Yes, she was a hot mess, but when push came to shove, this girl knew what she needed to do to get things done. Daisy always had a really strong desire to be something great in the eyes of little girls. Knowing the younger generation would look up to her, she always tried to be something better for them. I loved that about this character.
Eddie, that guy drove me crazy! He always wanted something, or was upset by a move Billy had made, but never did he speak his mind on it. The most contradicting pieces of the story were always between what Billy and Eddie remembered happening. It always came off as aggressive from Eddie, but didn't seem to be intended that way from Billy. I felt like a lot of the conflict between the two could have been easily solved if Eddie had just spoken up for himself.
The fact that this novel is a work of fiction is a cause of great sadness for me. I am deeply in love with this band, and I need their music in my life. It was really hard for me to keep that in mind while reading the songs. The way Daisy and Billy connected when they sang live, I wanted to see that myself! The 'Aurora' album sounded like it might be the best album for a road trip, and I do love to drive!
The addiction, the alcoholism, the "Rock N' Roll" of it all. I felt like Reid did a great job of it. The novel felt so classic 70s rock. The best piece for me though, was the acknowledgement that all of that partying, all of the drugs and alcohol, none of it matters in the end. Growing as a person, getting clean, and staying that way was just as big a part of the story as the parties. The lowest lows, and the road to get back up again.
I can not recommend this one enough! You really need to experience this gem for yourself! I loved each piece, and the writing style really added something special. 5/5* all the way.
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