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Matthew Dillon is the debut author of Dojo Ryan, a pro wrestling, coming-of-age novel.

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Dojo Ryan: A Pro Wrestling, Coming-Of-Age Novel

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Exit Party

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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

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From Third World to First: Singapore and the Asian Economic Boom

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Matthew Dillon liked Maria's review of Dojo Ryan: A Pro Wrestling, Coming-Of-Age Novel: "I'm terrible at writing good reviews. I'm like a heel reviewer, I can justify 2-star ratings with multi-paragraph essays, but when I love something I have no idea how to express it. But I did love this and I really, really want more. One thing, thoug" Read more of this review »
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Matthew Dillon and 1 other person liked Connie AB's review of Dojo Ryan: A Pro Wrestling, Coming-Of-Age Novel: "Dojo Ryan took me into the underworld of 21st century British pro wrestling, and I loved it! So readable! So propulsive! While taking the time to explore the gnarliness of this unusual sport that means everything to Tom and Vincent. Matthew Dillon fi" Read more of this review »
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Matthew Dillon and 1 other person liked Rhys Miles's review of Dojo Ryan: A Pro Wrestling, Coming-Of-Age Novel: "I absolutely loved this debut novel. The book touched me as someone who resonated in ways with both of thr maim characters in their own personal struggles and as a massive fan of professional wrestling this book in less than 300 pages absolutely touc" Read more of this review »
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Matthew Dillon and 2 other people liked Anisha's review of Dojo Ryan: A Novel: "This novel is incredibly difficult to put down. The pacing is spot on, keeping the story moving while still giving the characters the space to develop in a meaningful and believable way. What stood out most to me was the quality of the storytelling an" Read more of this review »
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Matthew Dillon made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Add a new book edition topic " Hello, I'd like to claim 'Dojo Ryan: A Novel' (paperback) and combine it with 'Dojo Ryan: A Pro Wrestling, Coming-Of-Age Novel'. They're both mine, bo ...more "
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