Daisy Jones/Carrie Soto 4
What story elements (character, plot, mood, conflict, theme, etc.) are present in this book to make it "young adult"? What intrigued you the most about this book? What will you remember most about this book?
What story elements (character, plot, mood, conflict, theme, etc.) are present in this book to make it "young adult"? What intrigued you the most about this book? What will you remember most about this book?
This book really did not make me think "young adult." I say this because of the conflicts and characters. The characters are all adults, and their conflicts are not ones that are typically associated with or relatable to young adults. The average teenager isn't dealing with parenthood, substance abuse, fame, etc. However, I do think that that is part of the book's appeal; Giving us a glimpse into a life most people will never experience firsthand. What stood out to me first was the interview format. I've never read a book exclusively written in that style, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I ended up really enjoying how it progressed the story and gave us valuable insight into each character's perspective. Using that method to write the book was such a unique but essential choice. I can't imagine it being nearly as good if it was written traditionally. Something I'll remember about this book is how much I liked it, and how real each of the characters' personalities felt. Each person was well rounded and multi-faceted
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DeleteI agree with you about the interview format. I thought that it would be hard to read but I enjoyed it more knowing who was talking at all times. It was also cool because the at the end we knew who the person interviewing them was!
DeleteI would not consider this book to be young adult based on the themes. Teenagers aren't normally dealing with drug abuse and being famous. I was very shocked to see the book be written in an interview format. I wasn't sure I would like the book because it wasn't written like most books, but I actually really liked it, and the interview format really gives you an inside on how everyone saw each situation and how they felt about different things. The thing I'll remember most will probably be the way it was written. I loved knowing how each person saw a different situation along with feeling as if there wasn't really a main character since the book isn't written off of one person's experience.
ReplyDeleteI again agree with others about the themes of this book disqualifying it from being considered young adult. It is undeniably a well-written fictional oral history, but its focus on the drug and sex fueled rock & roll era, along with addiction and toxic relationships make it feel aimed at a slightly older audience. I will certainly remember the style of an oral history. It allows the personality of the characters to shine through so much and makes the set pieces less important to describe. The focus is now on building an intricate and detailed web of relationships between the band members and exploring their inner lives through the words of their bandmates and their own personal testimonies.
ReplyDeletethis book did not say "young adult" to me based on the time period of the band, the time period of the events, and the song genre. Adding on to this book not being young adult would be the drugs, alcohol, and intercourse. Young Adults in the this day are not considered to be famous and have their own band and making their own music. What interested me about "Daisy Jones and the six" was the way they coped with things and the way they treated each other. Another interesting thing to me was all the trust and forgiveness Camila had for Billy. What I will remember about this book is the friendship, forgiveness, substance abuse, and the twists it took at the end.
ReplyDeleteThe book wasn't very young adult because of how unrealistic it was but it definitely showed some young adult traits. When Daisy was a teenager, her parents were very rich, so she got whatever she wanted but her parents were also not around often. Then to cope with her loneliness Daisy went out to the streets acting older and dressing older when she obviously was very young. That to me gives off young adult because a lot of younger people have parents that give them a lot but aren't there very much. What intrigued me most was the author and the fact that she wrote Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. The thing I will remember most of this book will probably the deep conversations that Daisy and Billy had throughout the book.
ReplyDeleteI think that it was young adult when it came to the passion from the band and how Daisy always put the band first and had really great dedication towards it. As in teenagers nowadays they are dedicated to their school work and sports and that is like Daisy. Also how Daily feels alone towards the end of the book, it can relate to now because many people have the same sense of being alone. I will always remember on how Camila always chose to stick with Billy even after all the crap he put her through. I will also never forget how Daisy was in the hotel room and then Camila talked to her about never wanting to see Daisy ever again and then just like that the band was over and done with.
ReplyDeleteI think the passion in the book and Daisy being so young in the beginning makes this book young adult. I really liked the story line of this book and the love triangle between Billu, Camila, and Daisy. I will remember how i felt while i was reading it. Like i could feel what they were feeling. Especially while they were in concert preforming, it all seemed so real and as if i was there like watching on the side.
ReplyDeleteI agree I loved how the described the concerts! also I thought that eventually Billy and Camila were going to get together, so the ending was fun!
DeleteI would not consider this book young adult just because Carrie was already grown up for most of the book. I feel like she kind of had to mature and grow up pretty fast so most of the conflicts of the books were not very relatable to young adults. What intrigued me most about this book was the fact that tennis was literally Carrie's entire life. She even dropped out of school for it. She was dedicated and her father supported her all the way through it. What I will remember most from this book is how much time and dedication can get you to where you want to be. Carrie spent her whole life training to become the greatest in the world. Even when people doubted her she never gave up and she reached her goal.
ReplyDeleteI also found it intriguing how dedicated she was. It was all she thought about her whole life. She didn't even have real friendships because all her time was devoted to tennis. It doesn't sound like a great life to me but that was what she needed to do to reach her goal and she did.
DeleteI don't think the timeline in this book made it young adult because most of the book was written when she was in her 30's, but I think some things that Carrie went through in her life did. She was very competitive and worked really hard for what she wanted, which was to be the best, but coming out of retirement she wasn't, and I think that can make this book young adult because she had to learn how to handle losing and not always get what she wants right away. That relates to young adults now because in school and sports you have to work hard for everything, and if you don't receive what you want right away you have to learn to keep working for it and not give up, and that's exactly what Carrie did in her tennis career. I was intrigued the most by the tennis matches and what was going on through her mind as she was playing. Also by the strategies she used against every opponent and how after every match she became a better person and player. I will remember the lessons that Carrie's dad gave to her. He taught her how to always work hard for what you want and to never give up on your dreams.
ReplyDeleteI also loved that we could see what was going through her head in every match. It was fascinating how she could recognize and adjust to every opponent she had. She had differently strategies for every person she played and she continued to improve every match. It is impressive to say the least.
DeleteIt definitely felt a bit mature for young adult and the book was good just not really my usual read so I didn't care for it much and would often get really confused when switching between characters and would have to reread a paragraph multiple times to understand it but that may have just been from me being tired. I really thought that the fact it revolved around a band and music was really cool because I don't read much about bands and such so it was really a new read and a way to pull me out of my comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteI feel that you described it perfectly. I also do not read much about bands but I also feel it was a bit mature.
DeleteI felt as the characters seemed a lot older than they actually were. I don't really feel like the things they do and go through aren't very relatable. It also was a story from the 90s so that wasn't very up to date, but I still really liked this book because it was different. I liked seeing how the characters were with each other and what everyone was thinking instead of just seeing it from one point of view; every character had their own internal thoughts that if it was written differently, I don't think I would have liked it as much. I also don't normally read about things like this, so it was different and fun!
ReplyDeleteThis book is not exactly what I picture when I think of young adult literature. The characters dealt with issues like pregnancy and parenting and overall more mature topics. It was hard for me to really relate to any of the characters, although the book was quite good. I really liked that you got to see the different points of view, and where people's stories weren't quite adding up. Overall it was a good book just not really young adult.
ReplyDeleteI felt like this wasn't a young adult book that much because of their conflicts. All of the hardships the band had wasn't very relatable to most teens out their. I also thought the book was surrounded by all of the problems they had. What intrigued me the most about this book was that I got to see the start to finish of the band. I loved knowing all of their stories at the end and how each one of them did after they all quit the band. I will remember most on how Daisy really helped herself at the end and she got into therapy to safe herself and her relationships with her friends and family.
ReplyDeleteI felt like this was a little more mature than an young adult books. Especially with all of the issues they all dealt with. I couldn't really relate to any of the characters and I doubt any other teens will either. What intrigues me most about this book was that how the characters improved or gotten worse throughout the story. What i will remember the most about this book is that Julia was the one interviewing all of the characters in the story.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think this book was a young adult book only because it had more of back in the old day type things like how they dressed and all that. i felt like it was just a book to just read more then learn from. i feel like some teens would be able to relate to the characters but me no. what intrigued me the most is that all the characters were so diffrent and i just felt if was so cool. i think i will remember the amount of times they almost kissed in the begining of the book and stil continued to write songs with each other.
ReplyDeleteThis book didn't make me think of young adults. it made me think of older people who struggle with drugs and alcohol. teens of our age can't really connect with this book like they could with young adults because of the time and the characters ages. Something that intrigued me is Camila. She seemed like such a nice lady, and you didn't really hear much from her but whenever she said something she just seemed so smart and knowing even if she wasn't. I will always remember Camila and Daisy's talk and how in the end they were never on the best terms but didn't use their feelings against each other like so many people would.
ReplyDeleteI think since the timeline is dated so late back it does not make this book young adult. What intrigued me most about this book was how the author did the point of views. I thought that was very interesting and something i had not seen before. I will remember how much daisy and Billy's relationship intrigued me. I was always wondering if they were hating each other or wanted to be together and it would leave me on the edge of my seat.
ReplyDeleteI feel The daisy jones is not a very good example of a proper young adult novel. I think due to when the book takes place it can take away the good elements of a modest young adult book. In this book I will remember how i felt the character we greatly their own people and how every one was different but it all still clicked together.
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