Daisy Jones & The Six

Synopsis

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THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From the author of THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO and the bestselling MALIBU RISING

'I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTON

Everybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six.

Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They sold out arenas from coast to coast.

Then, on 12 July 1979, Daisy Jones walked barefoot onto the stage at Chicago Stadium. And it all came crashing down.

Everyone was there.

Everyone remembers it differently.

Nobody knew why they split. Until now . . .

'The verdict: Daisy Jones steals the limelight' STYLIST

'New obsession, incoming' TELEGRAPH

'I didn't want this book to end' FEARNE COTTON

'Utterly believable . . . fantastically enjoyable' THE TIMES

'Pitch perfect' SUNDAY TIMES

'Reads like an addictive Netflix documentary meets A Star Is Born - despite being utterly fictional. It's also a call-to-arms that when you find your niche, don't doubt, embrace it' EMERALD STREET

'Well observed, sensitively told . . . a great read' BBC

'A tremendously engaging, and completely believable tale of rock and roll excess... inventive, persuasive and completely satisfying' DYLAN JONES

'I spent a lost weekend in this book. Daisy Jones is an instant icon' ERIN KELLY

'DAISY JONES & THE SIX is a transporting novel - at once a love story, a glimpse into the combustible inner workings of a rock-and-roll band, and a pitch-perfect recreation of the music scene of the Fleetwood Mac era. You'll never want it to end' CECILIA AHERN

'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

'So brilliantly written I thought all the characters were real . . . I couldn't put it down' EDITH BOWMAN

'Explosive . . . a gorgeous novel and a ravishing read' SUNDAY EXPRESS

'The characters leap off the page, seducing you with their dramas, and making you wish the band was real' HEAT

'The heady haze of the 70s music scene, and a perfectly flawed Daisy, combine to create a fresh, rock n roll read. I loved it' ALI LAND, author of Good Me Bad Me

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Summary

Chapter 1: I Am Not Rich

* Introduction of Daisy Jones, a rebellious and talented singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania.
* Follows Daisy's journey to Los Angeles to pursue her music career.
* Meets Billy Dunne, a charismatic singer and frontman of The Six, a struggling rock band.

Chapter 2: The Six

* Focuses on The Six, a band formed by brothers Graham, Karen, and Eddie Dunne.
* Describes the band's dynamic and struggles to gain recognition.
* Introduces Karen Dunne, Billy's ambitious sister and The Six's manager.

Example: Daisy's first performance at a dive bar in L.A. captivates Billy, who immediately recognizes her raw talent and stage presence.

Chapter 3: Sugar Rush

* Depicts the chemistry between Daisy and Billy during their first recording session.
* Explores the band's creative process and the evolution of their sound.
* Highlights the growing tension between Billy and Daisy's artistic visions.

Chapter 4: Don't Ask Why

* Describes the band's rise to fame with the release of their hit single "Sugar Rush."
* Follows Daisy's struggles with the pressures of stardom and her relationship with Billy.
* Introduces Pete Loving, a charismatic and reckless music executive.

Example: The Six's performance at a sold-out stadium electrifies the crowd, but Daisy is overwhelmed by the attention and struggles to connect with the audience.

Chapter 5: Summertime

* Depicts the band's summer tour and the escalating tension between Daisy and Billy.
* Explores Daisy's insecurities and Billy's self-destructiveness.
* Introduces Camila Dunne, Billy's wife, who struggles with his infidelity.

Chapter 6: Daddy

* Focuses on Billy's inner turmoil and his relationship with his father, George.
* Reveals the emotional scars Billy carries from his childhood.
* Highlights the band's decision to record their iconic album "Aurora."

Example: Billy's visit to his father's grave exposes the unresolved pain and resentment that fuel his behavior.

Chapter 7: Aurora

* Details the creation of The Six's most successful album.
* Explores the band's creative process and the themes of love, loss, and redemption.
* Highlights the tension between Daisy's and Billy's songwriting styles.

Chapter 8: Everything Is Beautiful

* Depicts the band's last performance together.
* Follows Daisy's decision to leave The Six and pursue a solo career.
* Reveals the secrets and regrets that have torn the band apart.

Example: The Six's final concert becomes a bittersweet farewell, as Daisy and Billy perform their last song together, "Everything Is Beautiful."