A review by literarylion
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour

dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Pros:
  • Sharply satirical but not overly didactic 
  • Strong character development
Cons:
  • The first half far outshone the second, in my opinion
  • Pacing seemed uneven -- very fast at some points and much slower at others, without a discernable reason

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