This was such an incredibly moving story - I really loved this book. Edward is 12 years old when he is the only survivor of a plane crash that kills all other 191 people on board, including his parents and 15 years old brother. The book spans several years as it follows Edward as he adjusts to his new life with his aunt and uncle and figures out his place in the world. The chapters alternate between Edward after the crash and what is going on with various people on the flight during the time before it crashes. It is a well written and the actions and emotions of all the characters are very believable.

I read this at the wrong time. I shouldn’t have picked it up two days before a long flight with all of my babies. I really loved her last novel and wanted something more historical, I’m sure this will find a huge audience it just wasn’t for me.

Thank you to netgalley.com for this ARC.

I had forgotten the blurb of what the story was when I began to read it so I had no idea of what the plot was going in. I was hooked very quickly into the story and quickly figured out what was coming up.

This was a well written story about a boy dealing with the aftermath of a plane crash and being the only survivor. Interspersed are the stories of various people on the plane heading towards their demise. It was an engaging and at times heartbreaking story. I actually found myself feeling anxious leading up to the crash and couldn't read fast enough to get to the next page.

I have never read anything by this author before but will be looking into her other books

Twelve year old Edward and his family are moving across the country for his mother's job when a horrible tragedy occurs. Through some miracle Edward survives and is faced with continuing a life without his family. Throughout the book you begin to understand backstories behind many of the other people who were on the plane through their families that are looking for closure. I liked that while the book centered on Edward it also incorporated many other characters into the storyline who were made relevant by their presence on the plane. This would be a great choice for a book club!

This book was SO good. If you're scared to fly, you might stay away, but otherwise I highly recommend this story about a teenage boy who is the only survivor of a plane crash. He goes to live with is aunt and uncle and despite this dark premise, there's a lot of light and sweetness in this book, too. Thank you to netgalley.com for the preview.

This is the story of a boy who survived a plane crash. It's also the story of the other passengers and families. Edward goes to live with his aunt and uncle, whose marriage is already strained. We read about Edward's recovery, his connection to the other passengers and about how Americans respond to tragedies. It's a beautiful, relatable story with real, delicately developed characters.

What if one day, your life consisted of your mom, your dad and your brother in one moment, heading towards a new life, in a new place. And on that very same day, your life, your soul, your existence were changed forever?

“Edward is aware, as if from a clock buried deep inside him, of a particular nanosecond that occurred six years earlier right above his head. The fleeting final moment when the plane was still a plane, and the people on it were still alive. Only Edward had bridged that nanosecond, and here he is, again…. When he leaves, he can carry this full circle - everything this moment and this place contains - in his arms.”

Imagine being 12 and having the weight of starting over resting on your shoulders, only to find out that it wasn’t only your weight you had to carry.

a highly anticipated novel by Ann Napolitano set to a tentative release date of January 14, 2020.

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I will post a full review on Goodreads and my blog - www.thenashvillewifereads.com - (with a lot more of my opinions for discussion) when the book is published. Tentative pub day is January 14, 2020.

I do appreciate NetGalley, the author (Ann Napolitano) and The Dial Press for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dear Edward is an extraordinary story about a 12 year-old boy who is the sole survivor of a commercial plane crash. Told in alternating “moments”: hours and minutes leading up to the crash — and the aftermath, as we join dear Edward on his unimaginable and devastating journey. The novel is full of poignant moments and unforgettable characters.

Beautiful book- beautiful story, beautiful writing. I really enjoyed reading it and found it very moving.

Not a book to read on a plane, in the airport or several days before a trip. I found the story of Edward fascinating and interesting. I was routing for him as I read his journey through grief after the death of his family. It was also interesting to see a glimpse into the cockpit at the end of the book. The other passengers stories were often times confusing and not that riveting.

Young Edward is the sole survivor of a plane crash which leaves him so emotionally impaired. He moves in with his mother’s sister and her husband who are struggling with their inability to have their own baby. He feels most comfortable with a young girl , Shay, in the neighborhood who helps him become more comfortable and deal with the guilt he feels. Edward’s story is woven throughout the stories of other passengers that were on the plane, including his parents and older brother. A very thought provoking and powerful read. Many thanks to Ann Neapolitan, Dial Press, and NetGalley for affording me the opportunity to read this arc.

This was such a unique plot. You follow the life of a 12 year old boy who is the sole plane survivor as he comes to term with his new reality. The author did an amazing job getting the reader into the boy’s head and empathizing with him. It’s a heartbreaking, inspiring, lovely, and hopeful story.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from The Dial Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Welcome to a story about surviving a plane crash. Sounds ho-hum but it certainly is not “ho-hum”! This is a journey of mending physically and mentally as the sole survivor of a plane crash, Eddie/Edward, a 12 year old, is the protagonist, and losing his entire family. Edward and many others in the book deal with profound loss. The book gives the reader insight into coping with grief and trauma in many aspects.

The story flips back and forth between characters on the plane and Edward’s coping with survival after the crash. With the flipping of chapters, it successfully ties characters with their loved ones’ relationships. The author does a good job interweaving the characters onboard the plane and their loved ones. There was great character development.

The title, “Dear Edward”, comes from the numerous letters he receives from many survivors’ loved ones and strangers. The letters have a variety of requests of Edward that will help with healing. The reader learns grieving takes time as it ebbs and flows. Edward leverages these letters to move on with his life.

As the book progressed, I enjoyed it more and more. Pick it up and stick with it; you won’t regret it.

Twelve-year old Edward, who used to be Eddie in his old life in New York City, is the sole survivor of an airplane crash that killed 191 passengers, including his parents and brother Jordan. After a hospital stay, Edward moves in with his aunt and uncle in New Jersey. Despite strong support Edward finds the loss more than he can handle. His only hope lies in his newfound friendship with his next door neighbors.

Having always been home schooled, Edward now attends a traditional school, where he finds himself notorious for having survived the accident.
This is a beautiful story that shows the importance that others, even strangers, can make in the way we deal with stress and change. Edward, his aunt and uncle, his neighbors, therapist and school principal are all affected by Edward and all of them have a profound effect on his healing.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and I appreciate the opportunity to have read this wonderful book.

I was mesmerized by this novel from the first page. Eloquently written and deeply, moving Dear Edward tells the story of Edward--the sole survivor of a plane crash (Damn! Why didn't I think to write this book!) and how he moves through the years. So astonishingly great, I've been telling everyone about it.

A readable, well-constructed book with a bit of a tendency to turn pat. The point of view switches are very deft and characters feel full. Overall, goes down easy and likely to be popular.

”We contain the other, hopelessly and forever.”
-- James Baldwin

An examination of the sorrow that follows losing loved ones, as well as the suffering that follows any harrowing ordeal, this centers primarily on twelve-year-old Edward Adler who is the sole survivor of a plane crash.

During the early part of the flight we learn bits and pieces about some of the 183 passengers. One young woman has just found out she is pregnant, while another woman is leaving behind a husband, an elderly business mogul has an assistant flying with him, a woman, Edward’s mother, working on a script for a movie in first class while her two sons and husband sit in coach, another woman who believes that she has been reincarnated many times. Many other characters stories are shared in a more limited sense, but this is really Edward’s story.

After the plane crash, and after a somewhat lengthy stay in the hospital Edward goes to live with his mother’s sister and her husband in West Milford, New Jersey, overlooking Greenwood Lake. It’s not that far from where his family had lived in NYC, but it has the benefit of being remote and relatively quiet, although it had lost some of the charm it once held as a summer resort town over the years.

When the girl next door befriends Edward, it is like a lifeline for him, and he grabs hold to it, but it is still a while before Edward begins to even begin to return to his pre-sole survivor status. Joy is fleeting for some time, but there are moments where his trust and comfort in the company of Shay show his walls coming down, if not with everyone then with her.

There are some very lovely, and some very emotional elements of this story, but the frequently changing perspectives took a bit of a toll on me for the story overall. Still, I found this to be a very compelling story. My eyes filled with tears at moments, and other moments had me smiling as I saw Edward finding his way toward a life with love, and the peace that follows discovering the path to the life he was meant to live.



Pub Date: 14 Jan 2020


Many thanks for the ARC provided by Random House Publishing Group – Random House / The Dial Press

Very well written and engaging story of a sole plane crash survivor and the journey he makes to heal. I adored Edward's honesty and found the aunt and uncle endearing. The sense of place was also very well established. I felt like a fly on the wall, watching Edward's story unfold. The only part I could do without was the long, drawn out story of the plane's actual crashing. I wasn't invested in the passengers as much. And I wouldn't read this on an actual plane ride... it brings certain fears to mind. Overall, however, I would recommend!

I am so sorry.. I could not complete this book. I was in a plane crash when I was much younger and flying is not my forte. It was written well but when I realized what happened and they were going back to the event on the plane prior to the crash I had to stop.

What a gripping story! Loved the character development!

Dear Edward is a story of great loss that will bring you to tears.

This story is about a 12 year old boy who Is left behind after a place crash that took the lives of he rest of the members of his family.. He goes thru so many emotions but finds his way thru by the help of he neighbors teenage daughter.
This novel deals with great loss, tragedy and helpfulness. Will Edward find soils in he end??

Thank you Random House Publishing Group, The Del Press & NetGalley for the ARC,