3 BuzzVerdicts, ranked by rating across Books (2), TV Shows (1)
2019 · Taylor Jenkins Reid · 355 pages · Historical Fiction
Reid's oral-history-style novel about a fictional 1970s rock band captures the volatile chemistry of creative collaboration and the destructive allure of fame with an energy that makes the band feel like they actually existed.
2023 · 1 Season · Amazon Prime Video · Drama
A gorgeous, music-driven adaptation that captures the chaotic energy of 1970s rock and roll through committed performances and original songs good enough to chart, even if the dramatic substance doesn't always match the production value.
2021 · Taylor Jenkins Reid · 369 pages · Literary Fiction
Reid's novel about four siblings and one legendary Malibu party in 1983 is a sun-drenched family saga that burns brightest in its portrayal of sibling bonds but can't quite sustain the narrative structure it sets for itself.