58 pages 1 hour read

Mateo Askaripour

Black Buck

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Mateo Askaripour's Black Buck is praised for its witty and satirical take on corporate America and race dynamics. Readers appreciate its engaging narrative and insightful commentary, though some find the humor overdone and characters stereotyped. Overall, it's celebrated for provoking thoughtful discussions on ambition and identity, despite occasional critiques of predictability.

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Who Should Read Black Buck?

Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour will captivate readers who enjoy contemporary, satirical takes on race and corporate culture. Fans of books like An American Marriage by Tayari Jones and The Sellout by Paul Beatty, which blend sharp social critique with engaging narrative, will find this novel appealing.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Satire
Humor
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Race / Racism
Themes
Identity: Race
Society: Colonialism
Society: Economics