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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
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Racism, and Violence