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Jul 15, 2020hedwighattie rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This story is uniquely formatted, like the transcript of a documentary, which works well for the topic (the rest and fall of a fictional '70s rock band). However, the story, for being about a rock band in the '70s, is strangely PG. Drug use, underage groupies, extramarital affairs and other less savory sides of the scene are mentioned in passing, but have little impact on the plot or any of the characters. Characters talk about struggling with drug use or drinking, but it's never a serious problem (no mentioned characters OD or drink themselves to death as was common with real life rock stars). The setting, though well researched, is very rose-tinted, which means the end of each character's arc is disappointingly saccharine. This book is an enjoyable read, and well written, but there were no surprises. Daisy Jones and the Six is a good book, but ultimately nothing new.