Daisy Jones & The Six

Billy’s wife, Camila, is depicted as a strong woman who stands by her husband no matter what. Camila does not leave Billy when he first cheats on her, and she spends her life making sure Billy stays sober for his family. Even when it is obvious that Billy is in love with Daisy, still Camila puts all her trust in Billy. Do you agree with Camila’s choice to stand behind Billy? Does Camila represent the same feminism as Daisy and Karen, or does she challenge it?

In what ways is Daisy her own worst enemy? Does her childhood propel her drug abuse, or does her drug abuse propel her unhappiness? Find evidence of her drug abuse, her reliance on self-destructive relationships, and her own self-reflections to determine the root cause of Daisy’s cycle of self-destruction.

This novel is a fictional oral history. In what ways is the reader limited by the narrative structure, and in what ways does the interview style provide more layers for understanding?

Rod is a background character who is crucial to the success of the band. He puts his own pursuit of relationships and happiness on hold to uphold the management of Daisy Jones & The Six. Although Rod is important to the band’s survival, the reader does not hear much from him. What is the Reid’s goal in keeping Rod’s narration on the sidelines? What does the reader gain from Rod’s story?

Analyze the reasons why Billy breaks his sobriety in Chapter 10. Does Billy return to drinking because has given up on himself? Is it because Billy is finally defeated by his love for Daisy? Is it out of shame?

This novel captures a very specific sub-culture and moment of time in America. In our present, contemporary society, what lessons can we learn from this work of historical fiction? What messages remain relevant to our lived experiences, even if we are not ourselves rock stars?

How is Reid’s use of parallelism significant to your understanding of the novel as a whole?

Are Daisy and Billy meant to be together? Imagine you are writing the epilogue of the novel. Does Billy reach out to Daisy? Do they find that their love can be revived in a different space and time?