As for the structure of my book, it will also be modeled on THE BLACK INSIDER.  That is because I need a blueprint or some constraints to work within and it seems to me that, for touching on the issues that deeply interest me, this will do rather nicely.  The mixture of philosophy, political commentary and action is desirable, and it is fine to have things taking place on many levels, literal and metaphorical at the same time.   Also, TBI explores violence (political and psychological), which I know a bit about.