Black Buck: A Novel

I was into the story

I enjoyed this book. I didn't know how I would like it but I was surprised. I enjoyed the tips he included and I even enjoyed the pace of the book. I was waiting for the ball to drop.

Black Buck is a wildly entertaining novel that masterfully uses framed storytelling to surprise, provoke, and inspire. It’s a sharp, funny, and deeply human tale about overcoming oppression, reclaiming purpose, and finding redemption amid exploitation and ambition. I was captivated from start to finish—drawn in by the drama, disarmed by the humor, and impressed by how it defies so many clichés. Refreshingly, it delivers a powerful narrative about race, identity, and success without relying on the usual tropes of crime or relationship melodrama. A smart, original, and memorable read that lingers long after the last page.

OH MY GOD! This book was soooo good and I usually don't rank books but this one is number one from all the books I've read in my 35 years of life. I laughed so hard many times in it, I cried, I got pissed off, I learned to not be content with things in my life just because they are good! Maannnnn, 10 out of 10 highly recommend! Do not run to grab this off the shelves, but take a Learjet to your nearest bookstore! Beautiful book. I really can not wait to read more from Mateo and I was casually walking by this in the bookstore, as I was there for something else, but the cover grabbed my attention, more than that, the title did, and I'm so happy to have discovered it!

Inspired the film Sorry to Bother You (love books turned films)! Fun, light reading on the perils of being the token in a startup corporation and how hard and lonely the climb (or in this case the push) to the top is. Some parts felt rushed but overall a comfortable ride. Pick it up if you need to get yourself back into reading or just need something simple to offset another heavy read.