First thing to know about this novel - it is satire. Think Sorry to Bother You or I Care A Lot - an exaggeration of the real world. Black Buck addresses race in corporate America and greed. Darren "Buck" Vender is not a likeable character, nor did I expect him to be. However, I still found myself rooting for him. I believe that this novel is meant to make the reader feel uncomfortable. While some parts of the plot are ridiculous (Ahem...satire), when you break down to the message, it's not that ridiculous. This novel asks the questions - How far are we willing to go to succeed? What compromises have we made in order to be successful or to reach a goal? Let's face it, Askaripour kept it real with the micro-aggressions. The micro-aggressions in the book (specifically white people telling Buck that he looks like a particular celebrity from Drake to Morgan Freeman) are real. Those weren't satirical. I'm going to end with a quote from Askaripour's acknowledgements: "...I want to start off by thanking you for purchasing my book, consuming it, and taking the time to let it digest. But whether it gives you energy or indigestion isn't on me!"