In the following review, Wood explores the literary technique of utilizing correspondence to narrate a story, citing A Lover's Almanac as a prime example.

In the following essay, O'Brien explores the themes of assimilation and ethnic identity in Facts of Life.

In the following review, Edwards argues Natural History's unconventional narrative structure complements the novel's thematic material.

In the following review, Robinson praises the experimental narrative techniques used by Howard in Natural History.

In the following review, Simon offers a positive assessment of A Lover's Almanac, noting its stylistic similarities to Natural History.

In the following review, Pool argues that the series of “natural, social, and personal histories” portrayed in Natural History do not add up to a compelling whole.

In the following review, Eder offers a mixed assessment of Natural History, noting that Howard's narrative technique is too unfocused and self-conscious.

In the following review, Yardley offers a positive assessment of Expensive Habits, commenting on the ways that the novel breaks from Howard's earlier work.

In the following review, Perrin offers a positive assessment of Bridgeport Bus, praising Howard's treatment of the theme of personal transformation.

In the following review, Davis offers a mixed assessment of Natural History.

In the following positive review of Natural History, Anshaw commends the novel's “subtle and subjective notion of story.”

In the following review, Friedman offers a positive assessment of A Lover's Almanac.

In the following review, Schwartz offers a mixed assessment of A Lover's Almanac, arguing that the novel's minor characters are more compelling than the protagonist.

In the following review, Bell argues that Natural History's “uncontainable ingenuity” overshadows the novel's plot.

In the following review, Dooley offers a negative assessment of A Lover's Almanac, criticizing the novel's lack of focus and cohesion.

In the following review, Perrin offers a negative assessment of Natural History, calling the novel “almost unreadable.”

In the following review, Rubin offers a negative assessment of Natural History, criticizing the novel's format and structure.

In the following mixed review, Johnson argues that Expensive Habits is a well-written work, but argues that there are several unclear plot elements and character motivations.

In the following review, Malin offers a positive assessment of Natural History, complimenting the novel's complexity and depth.