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

I remember hearing the classroom phone ring. I remember the look on my teacher’s face, and her trying to compose herself enough to tell us that school was being let out for the day, and that our parents would be picking us up, as she shared the news as tears streamed down her face. I remember sitting in our kitchen soon after, my mother looking out the window at all the younger children playing outside who had no concept of what had just happened, and how it would come to affect, and change our country. I remember the newsreels showing Jackie reaching over Jack, and the horror of it all felt almost endless, the despair for those who had love, or at least respect for him, and for her loss.

The magic of that time, of Camelot, of the Kennedy family, may have faded somewhat over time, but there are stories to be told, as well. Dawn Tripp has written a beautiful and heartfelt story of the Kennedy family and that time. This story shares the beginning, the middle and the end of their stories, but this is essentially the story of life in the years that followed the death of JFK.

Dawn Tripp’s story shares how Jackie managed to navigate her marriage with Jack, his flirtations and infidelities, how he saw her, how she saw herself, as well as how the country saw her, and their marriage. As outgoing and friendly as Jack was, and as revered, or hated, Jackie wasn’t as interested in fame.

And then, Jackie’s life changed with his death, and Bobby was almost constantly by her side, helping her navigate Jack’s death, trying to imagine a life without Jack in the future, and what that future would look like.

Later on, as Onassis entered her life, her life changed once more. Their relationship begins well, but begins to unravel over time. Following his death, she enters another change, a career as a book editor in New York City. Following her career as a book editor, she leaves New York City and spends the remaining years of her life in New England, surrounded by friends and family.

Beautifully written, this is a story of American politics, fame, the good and bad that accompany fame, a love story of the men she loved & who often betrayed that love.

Pub Date: Jun 18 2024

Many thanks for the ARC provided by Random House Publishing Group - Random House

There was a time not long ago when there was a magical kingdom called "Camelot." We will not see that time again, nor will we see the woman who appeared in that kingdom. Her name was Jackie. This HF novel gave us, the readers, an insight into what her life was like. She was a daughter, a married woman, a mother, a First Lady, a widow, but most of all, Jackie was strong. We were fascinated by her, by her style, by her grace. This book brought back so vividly, excellently the essence of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. An exceptional read, wonderfully written by Dawn Tripp. My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I hate this but I had to DNF. The story was very hard to understand. I feel like it switched between first person and third person. I really wanted to like this one 😭

There will never be another couple like John F. and Jackie Kennedy. There will never be another time that was called Camelot and Jackie beloved like royalty. Full of grace, kindness and beauty she was also tough as nails putting aside Jack's infidelities and personal grief to take on the massive pressure dumped on her by the job and the Kennedy clan. Through Dawn Tripp's emotional writing we see through Jackie's eyes to understand how she saw herself and through Jack's eyes to see how others saw her. Even though I knew how the events would unfold I was intrigued by this behind the scenes story told in three parts that didn't tell us what happened but instead made us feel like we were there. I grew up idolizing the public view of the Kennedys and am now in awe and respect the very private side of this remarkable woman. Readers of Clint Hill's memoir ( their security detail), JACQUELINE IN PARIS for the early years and AND THEY CALLED IT CAMELOT will appreciate this new look. I can't stop staring at the perfect cover photo. My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy.

It was so beautifully written but I legitimately could not finish it because I was emotionally drained from Jackie's existence. I understand that probably is the point to this story, but I found it a hard pill to swallow.

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First thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publish for this advanced copy to read and review. I loved this book. I'm a big fan of historical fiction and this one sucked me right away. Who doesn't know details of the life and death of JFK and Jacki O? But what we don't always get insight into is their actual voices in adn thoughts. This book starts before Jackie and Jack have met and goes all of the way through to the last days of Jackie's life. I loved imagining the inside thoughts and movements of Jackie in their life before the presidency, during, and in the aftermath. It was heartbreaking moving through the assasination. The repetitive nature of telling the story of what happened again and again allowed me to feel like I was there, sad and broken with her. This book made me consider things I hadn't thought of before. Like their whole life was uprooted almost immediately after losing their central family member. Suddenly they had to evaluate what was important in their "home" and find a place to live. And then for the heartbreak to strike again with Bobby, almost felt too heavy. My only complaint I think would be that the end after Onassis felt rushed. I'm sure there were more details to Jackie's life after her husbands and love affairs. There is a little detail, but I could have used more. Even though I felt that segment lacked some details, I appreciated the speed that her life started to move as she aged. It feels so genuine. Like time skips around as we get older and our memories come at us in weird ways. Overall I highly recommend this book. I can't wait for this to be published and for the world to read it.

Truly, the rich are different: their upbringing, their day-to-day lives, their expectations, and their freedom to go and do whatever pleases them. But they're also bound by others' expectations, demands, and reactions, especially those of the rich who are also constantly in the public eye.

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was born to wealth and privilege. The product of a broken marriage, she grew up amid loud quarrels and infidelity. She loved art, literature, horses, travel. She fell in love with John F. Kennedy when she was barely out of her teens, and was quickly thrust into a public life very different from her own preference for privacy.

Dawn Tripp has written a truly gorgeous novel. Her portrayal of Jackie brings her vividly to life, telling her own story in an introspective voice that describes not only the people and events around her, but also her inner life, her thoughts and feelings and interpretations of those events and her responses to them. While fictional, the Jackie portrayed in this book feels very real, and very human, a woman who evokes both empathy and admiration for the choices she made and the authenticity of the life she tried to live.

I’m fascinated by Jackie Kennedy and this, while HF, took you right into her mind. It was very sympathetic towards Jackie and touched heavily on her grace, eloquence, and strength. It took me a while to get into and used to the writing style and artistic choices, but that was more because it was a mood read that I just wasn’t in the mindset for.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

Jackie Kennedy is one of my icons. She was a truly classic lady. I loved the clothes she wore and I thought she was all around a remarkable ans interesting women. However, it was sad of all the losses she faced in her life. This was an interesting story to read as I have read both fiction and non fiction books about Jackie, as I have always been in awe of her. If you adore Jackie, I can imagine you will also adore this wonderful novel! I loved it!

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Beautifully written. I was drawn into the story immediately. This story really made me stop and think about how a tragic event changes your whole world and how we all think we can say things we mean tomorrow or how we will make amends tomorrow, but we are not promised tomorrow.
I was so grateful to be an ARC reader for this book. Thank you Dawn Tripp, Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Jackie Kennedy is an iconic woman from my childhood. Her journey through life in the spotlight is well told in this latest book about her. It tells of her childhood, her notorious father, her relationship with her mother and sister, and the events that led up to her meeting with John Kennedy. It details many of the trials of her marriage to him, his womanizing, her insecurities, and her role in shaping his presidency. Many of the complicatins of her life with Onassis are recounted. The book is labeled, Historical Fiction as the dialogue of necessity to tell the story is used, but like many works of this kind, it only adds to the reader's understanding of Jackie, who survived unspeakable trauma when her husband was murdered,, and triumphed over it, raising her children and contributing in a career of her own. It is a piece of history for those who are fascinated with the era of the Kennedys and John and Jackie won't want to miss. Thanks to #NetGalley#Jackie#DawnTripp for the opportunity to do a fair and unbiased review of this book.