This novel delivered it all for me:
. . . . it pulled me in from the first chapter and kept its narrative tension until the end;
. . . . it was sensitive, but not sappy;
. . . . it had wisdom, but also wit,
. . . . but, most of all it left me with things to think about And, that is what I appreciate in a book.

The relationships in THE EDITOR are all a little bit messy, and I appreciated it for that. They weren't overly dramatized but they made me squirm--just like my "real" family, or my "real" colleagues from work. I appreciated the fact that even though the situations in the book were over-the-top, they were still things I could identify with enough that I started thinking about my family and how it functioned. Or didn't.

What a gift from a book. I loved the story for itself, mainly because I enjoy reading about the creative process and how different people struggle with it. But, it was the relationships that were at the heart of this book and Steven Rowley gets them right. There is love at the center of it all, but there is also hurt at times, and the hard work of forgiving. I appreciated the opportunity to think about all this.

NetGalley provided me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

The Editor was unexpected surprise for me. I enjoyed the depth of emotions that this book makes you feel between mother and sons. The author does a great job with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and James relationship. The plot is original and the characters are well developed. Mothers and sons should read this book.

This is a fascinating mock memoir of a young author who has the great and beautiful luck to have had a novel edited by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The author has done such a good job of creating Jackie in her role as mentor/editor that the reader feels like an intruder.

A faux novel written by the young author was picked up by Mrs Onassis and we are allowed to share her editing and prodding him to find the truth about his relationship with his own mother. Rowley has done a tremendous amount of research and skillfully combines the relationship between James Smale, the author, and Mrs Onassis.

This is such an interesting read, very original and unexpected. I think that reading groups will enjoy digging into James’ relationship with both his mother and his editor.

I really enjoyed this novel as it brought back so many memories of the Jackie years.

Lily and the Octopus was one of my top favorite books from 2016 and I am still constantly recommending that gem! Sooooo, to say I have been eagerly awaiting Steven Rowley’s next book is a massive understatement and I am so thrilled to say The Editor lived up to all of expectations (and much, much more)!

James Smale has been dreaming of the day he gets a call back from a publisher saying they are interested in his debut novel. In February of 1992 that dream comes to fruition in a major way! An editor at a huge publishing house invites him to discuss his novel, if that isn’t exciting enough the editor ends up being former first lady and national icon, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis!! As James Smale’s novel progresses, so does his relationship with James and Mrs. Onassis (Jackie). At first, a professional connection, but as time goes on a real friendship is developed!

This book is EVERYTHING! I knew after the first chapter, I wouldn’t want this book to end...ever! The storyline is wildly addictive and entirely original. Steven Rowley does a fantastic job of delving into the intricate and complex relationship between mothers and sons. This Editor goes way deeper than I anticipated, and I really think everyone can find a lot of it, if not portions of this book relatable— loved that! Simply put, The Editor is 2019 favorite—a book everyone should, no scratch that, NEEDS to read! I promise you will adore this 5 star novel as much as I have!