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Mar 19, 2019RosaReads2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have read every TJR story and enjoyed every single one, but in my opinion, I just finished her best to date. This author might have veered from the women's fiction/romance genre that first attracted me to her writing, but she has cemented her status as a favorite author with her evolving and evocative storytelling. I'll be the first to admit that romantic tension is a draw and keeps me turning the pages. Even if the romance is subtle, secondary, and not at all intrinsic to the overall story, it can be reading motivation. When a story doesn't have that particular ingredient, there has to be something else strong enough to keep me invested. Daisy Jones & The Six was not a romance, but it had multiple elements that kept me consumed within its multi-layered story line - compelling historical timeline, unique formatting, attractive characters, and a fabulous story arc. While I think the story would be wonderful regardless of medium, I strongly believe that this is a book that is best experienced through its audio production. I will most always choose reading if offered a choice, but not Daisy Jones. When I saw the incredible cast of narrators for this audio prior to its release, I knew it was a must-listen. The unique story formatting translated extremely well to audio and it was absolutely BRILLIANT! Each narrator brought life to their character with well-timed voice inflections, pauses, laughter, etc. These actors/narrators didn't just read the book, they embodied their characters. Their performance convinced me that somehow I missed this rock band growing up and that I now need to buy any and every record I can find to listen to ad nauseum.