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Taking Off

Taking Off by Matt Howard

Taking Off by Matt Howard

Arena, $23.95 pb, 333 pp

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In his début novel, Street Furniture (2004), Matt Howard displayed a certain droll, youthful touch that endeared him to readers and critics alike. Taking Off sees him continuing in the same vein, taking another twenty-something protagonist and pushing him into unfamiliar territory, to clever effect.

 


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Taking Off

Taking Off by Matt Howard

Arena, $23.95 pb, 333 pp

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.


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