There have been so many novels written about Jackie Kennedy Onassis in recent years that when I saw there was a new novel, “Jackie,” coming out about her, I wasn’t sure at first whether or not I wanted to read it; however, when I realized the author was Dawn Tripp, I remembered how much I loved her “Georgia O’Keefe” novel and decided I had to read her latest. And I’m so glad that I did.

The chief protagonist of the book is Jackie herself, covering the period between 1951 and her death in 1994, focusing primarily on her years with Jack Kennedy (their first encounters, their courtship, marriage, the White House years, and the assassination), while briefly touching on her unhappy marriage to Aristotle Onassis, culminating in her years working in the publishing industry. This book distinguishes itself from other biographical fiction works about Jackie by bringing to life her nuances, her dreams, and her spirit, using witty dialog and beautiful, haunting prose that makes you want to linger on each delicately crafted sentence and re-read certain passages to savor them.

I highly recommend this book to fans of historical fiction and those who love a well-crafted novel with beautiful prose and finely drawn characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for providing me an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I’m not a huge fan of historical fiction so stopped 5% in, but it seems like an easy 3-4 stars with 5 for the right readers. The prose itself has a literary bent. It’s well-constructed and interesting. Conceptually, it feels like a good fresh spin of Jackie’s story. The book doesn’t feel right for our little libraries BUT it does feel like a good book for one of my book clubs, and I look forward to recommending it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC.

“Jackie” is a historical fiction book by Dawn Tripp. This book is about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It’s always difficult writing a historical fiction book about a person so many people feel they “know.” I liked that Ms. Tripp tackled telling Jackie’s story in a different way - meaning it seemed a bit more from Jackie’s perspective, yet sprinkled among observations were historical facts. In some ways I liked this book - as Ms. Onassis didn’t write an autobiography it’s interesting to guess her feelings/actions through so many historical events and her life. However, at the same time, this book felt very “dreamy,” for lack of a better adjective. I think that a lot of attention is spent on Jack (for obvious reasons) and Ari, but very little about her life after those “powerful” marriages. Some of this book is not historically accurate - at least per other sources I’ve read - and while that didn’t affect the overall story, some of those inaccurate facts did annoy me a bit. Overall, I’m wavering on my star rating - I think this was an interesting idea and I liked the idea of the book … but I didn’t feel as satisfied as I thought I would be after reading it. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

A novel that reads more like a diary….a diary that you found in an old box of books….one that you’ll have a hard time putting down.

A classic book that has the author's tales of Jackie. I enjoyed the story and learned a bit as I read it. The writing was smooth and the pacing excellent. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with this title.

Jackie is a well researched beautifully written moving portrayal of Jackie.

We see Jackie through the stages for her life as she meets Jack Kennedy, marries him, becomes First Lady and of a course a Mom.

The book is told in first person Jpoint of view that makes one feel that Jackie is talking directly to you the reader

The book is moving powerful, compassionate that moves your heart and soul.

My review cannot do the book Jackie justice; its a journey I highly recommend .

Dawn Tripp's Jackie will be a Book Club selection for many clubs no doubt.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Random House for the opportunity and privilege of reading and reviewing this spectacular book.

This was a wonderful read! While I've read other books featuring the iconic Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Dawn Tripp's JACKIE is a fantastic, fascinating addition that truly centers Jackie from start to finish, allowing her to tell her story on her own terms. Not only is the book clearly well-researched (I thought it was especially interesting how Tripp based some scenes in the book off of real-life photos of Jackie!), it's also beautifully written. There was something so poetic about the writing style throughout—it fully immersed me in Jackie's world and painted such a vivid picture of some formative events, relationships, and moments in her life. Jackie's elegance, poise, and strength was undeniable, and Tripp's portrayal of her certainly highlights those traits, while also showing that Jackie was a real, complex, flawed human being, with her own private thoughts, dreams, and feelings beyond how she appeared in the public eye. I did wish that we saw a little bit more of Jackie's life before and after JFK, but understand why there was such a heavy focus on their relationship, and enjoyed reading the few chapters told from his POV as well. Overall, JACKIE is a gorgeously written story that will undoubtedly give any historical fiction fan an even greater appreciation of Jackie Kennedy! Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC.

Such a fast read for a historical fiction book. I really enjoyed reading things from Jackie's perspective. It was really well written and I could not put it down.

Jackie: she’s charismatic, complex and timeless.

A bookshelf could easily be filled with biographies about her life and yet, now there is one more to add. Even though it’s been years since Jackie was the First Lady, wife of Onassis, and editor for Doubleday, this picks up every bit of her true beauty with articulate, observant thoughts.

The book follows a timeline of Jackie’s life showing many of her emotional ups and downs. It focuses on President Kennedy as he made such a powerful presence in her life. I was shocked how calm she was when seeing him with other women while married. We assumed he loved her as she was his wife. But did he? It was her job to make an impression as the First Lady and she did it well.

Many of us lived through the times and remember the history: when she was the admired wife of President Kennedy with two beautiful children. Then the world stopped with the tragic news on November 22, 1963 that put Dallas on the map. Everyone tuned into their small TV sets watching the news with deep sadness when they learned that the 35th US President was shot. I could feel the pain and agony from this time.

While Jackie didn’t crave attention, she had a mysterious side to her filled with admiration which made people want to follow her before it was fashionable. I jotted down a few lines of wisdom from people she admired in this insightful book. When Onassis died, Jackie decided to follow her heart with the love of books in the world of publishing. I can only guess that authors were thrilled to have her as their editor.

My thanks to Random House and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book with an expected release date of June 18, 2024.

The love story of Jackie and Jack Kennedy from the time they met until after he died. All told from Jackie's perspective.

I was just a toddler of three years old when the tragic assassination of President Kennedy occurred. Although I possess a certain level of knowledge about Robert Kennedy, Jacqueline Bouvier, and later Ari Onassis, I was too young to fully comprehend the significance of those events at the time. However, I recently delved into the captivating book "Jackie" by Dawn Tripp, which truly fascinated me and offered a fresh perspective. Although classified as historical fiction, the thorough research conducted by the author is evident throughout the narrative. The book reads like a personal journal, providing invaluable insights into Jackie's life. As I immersed myself in its pages, I felt as though I had been granted a glimpse into a different world, experiencing everything from idyllic summers at Hyannis Port to the process of selecting a home in Georgetown. By the end of the book, I had developed a deep attachment to Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Without a doubt, "Jackie" deserves a solid four-star rating and should be included on your must-read list!

Thank you to Net Galley and Random House for the ARC to read and review.

A mesmerizing novel and beautifully written. Haunting and poignant.
Many thanks to Random House and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Probably an outlier here, but just didn't really connect to this book. Thought that it was highly informative for being a historical fiction (personally I like non-fiction, but just struggled to connect and get into this book).

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for my E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Having read everything there is to read about Jackie Kennedy Onassis, I was pleasantly surprised by this nuanced and lyrical novel by Dawn Tripp. It is simply gorgeous!

I am probably in the minority, but I do not connect to Jackie K.
This felt like just a lengthy wikipedia page and was not a compelling story for me.

I really enjoyed this book. There was a lot of it that was extremely well known, however I felt the writing was lyrical and brought Jackie to life. This author did a lot of her writing based on pictures and I think that this is such a creative way to write, I would have really liked to see more about her pursuits before and after JFK though. I felt that the parts that were offered were fragmental and broken up. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

Though I am a huge Kennedy history fan, I could not bring myself to enjoy this book wholeheartedly.

Jackie's internal monologue did not seem entirely historically appropriate, e.g. her thoughts about marriage.

I did enjoy the historical anecdotes that made it into this fictionalized account.

Those interested in First Ladies or the Kennedy era might find this book lacking in some respects but as a historical fiction novel it was enjoyable.

We all know the Kennedy story but not everyone knows Jackie's story.. The story starts on the day of JFK 's assassination but then Jackie looks back and tells her story.. It was nice to read her story & despite the fact that the majority of her story is told through the men she married, it is clear to see she was her own woman. The story became wordy at times which made it hard to pay attention to. I lost interest halfway through & had a hard time getting the flow of the story back..

JACKIE by Dawn Tripp is a fascinating book that takes the reader into the thoughts and emotions of Jacqueline Kennedy. In certain events like the death of their first child she includes what one imagine would be Jack's thoughts. The novel starts at the assassination of John Kenndy and her thoughts during the three and a half minute event that not only changed her and the country. It shows us the struggles being a Kennedy . Moreover it shows the decision she made after Robert Kennedy died to marry Aristotle Onassis and the tragic outcome of that marriage. Jackie finally comes into her own when she becomes a consulting editor at one of the publishing houses in New York City. It ends with her death.

So many things about this novel are admirable—the beauty of the language, the deep dive into personality, the delicacy and precision of the observations. Most of all, I admired the daring. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is someone who was widely written about during her lifetime, someone who many people have opinions about, and yet the author manages to paint a plausible and at same time fresh and fascinating portrait of the former first lady, I wasn't sure I always agreed with Ms, Tripp's interpretation of her subject's miotivations, but that didn't matter because I was always intrigued by them