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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Jackie" offers a nuanced, fictional exploration of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's life that goes beyond the public persona we're all familiar with. The novel delves into Jackie's inner world, from her early twenties to her later years, providing a thoughtful interpretation of her relationships, ambitions, and the events that shaped her life.
What struck me most was Tripp's ability to humanize this iconic figure. The Jackie we meet here isn't just the poised First Lady or the tabloid sensation, but a complex woman grappling with love, loss, and her own identity. The writing is elegant and immersive, particularly in depicting the White House years and the aftermath of the assassination.
While it's important to remember this is fiction, Tripp's interpretation feels authentic and well-researched. It prompted me to reconsider what I thought I knew about Jackie's life and the era she lived through.
As someone who wasn't overly familiar with the details of Jackie's life beyond the broad strokes, I found this novel enlightening. It's earned its place in my top 10 for 2024.
What struck me most was Tripp's ability to humanize this iconic figure. The Jackie we meet here isn't just the poised First Lady or the tabloid sensation, but a complex woman grappling with love, loss, and her own identity. The writing is elegant and immersive, particularly in depicting the White House years and the aftermath of the assassination.
While it's important to remember this is fiction, Tripp's interpretation feels authentic and well-researched. It prompted me to reconsider what I thought I knew about Jackie's life and the era she lived through.
As someone who wasn't overly familiar with the details of Jackie's life beyond the broad strokes, I found this novel enlightening. It's earned its place in my top 10 for 2024.
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
We know so much about Jackie Kennedy that to fictionalise her biography in a way that makes the story fresh requires an imaginative author. I'm not sure Tripp has succeeded. A good read, but one that didn't go beyond the expected.
I had picked up a copy of this book from NetGalley ages ago, as soon as I saw the cover I couldn’t pass it up. I have always had a thing for the history of our Presidents and First Ladies. Even back to when I was a kid, one of my favorite parts of visiting Washington DC was seeing the First Ladies collection at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. I’ve also been extra fascinated in the Kennedys.
I loved following Jackie’s life from when she first met Jack and her life after. I was fascinated by the details that Dawn portrayed about the struggles Jackie and Jack had within their marriage, and how she struggled after Jack’s death. Reading the details of Jack’s assassination was so emotional.
I had the pleasure of meeting Dawn at a book signing and I loved listening to her talk about how she wrote this book.
Thank you Random House Ballantine and NetGalley for my ARC of this book.