The Final Revival of Opal and Nev is a fictional rock and roll story told in interviews by a woman who is a writer for a major magazine. It reads like a true story from the very first lines to the end. Opal is a young American black woman and Nev is a red headed bloke from the UK. They become an unlikely musical pair who had a short but very successful career several decades ago. One of their concerts is a source of controversy then and now and the story shifts from character building to fact finding when one interviewee sheds new light on past events. 

I listened to this audiobook and would highly recommend that medium; the full cast narration is a real treat. I thought the characters were strong, but I would have liked to hear more from Nev later in the book. As the ending neared, we heard from fewer points of view and I think that more voices could have added to the tension leading to the climax and resolution. 

If you were a fan of Daisy Jones and the Six, this is right up your alley. I had hoped to like this more than Daisy Jones, but I see these two books as about on par with each other. Opal and Nev digs into more important issues, character motivations, and contains a lot less drug use. Daisy Jones explores a wider variety of band memories and focuses heavily on the lifestyle off stage. I hope this review helps you decide to read The Final Revival of Opal and Nev.