This book confuses me. I want to like it, but at the same time there is nothing to like. The author is funny, and yet completely serious. He throws a lot of stuff in your face that you would rather not think about.
For the most part this book is a list of many of the bad things that have happened to Native Americans since the first white people showed up. There is no happy endings or even happy times. It is just the truth, the ugly, blatant, offensive truth. I think that is the point though. King wants us (white, ignorant, Americans) to at least start to understand the scope of what we did to his ancestors, and what we continue to do. We continue to oppress Native Americans and the majority of us don't even know it. We are constantly pushing our culture onto them and making it almost impossible for them to practice their own. We want to integrate them into our European society, and yet as soon as they make progress, we have to stick our noses into their business and take more of their stuff. That is all we ever do to them, take.

Very informative and thought provoking. King's style is far from the dry, detached tone of many historians. Instead it feels more like he's sitting down with you and venting while knowing exactly what he's talking about. King is incredibly sarcastic and biting towards the US and Canadian governments which, for me, was fun to read. His passive aggressive comments had me going Ohhhhhhhh quietly to myself while reading.
His writing wasn't perfect: he tended to use the same couple tricks over and over again, but it was enjoyable, informative, and easy to read. 4/5

This should be read in every High School.

I need an I don't know button.
And an I'm sorry button.
I really don't know who this book was written for. It started off... funny? Then a bit sarcastic... then bitter? Angry? The information was fascinating, but the narration became very difficult to wade through. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be reading this, or if the commentary was directed at me. Mostly, I started to feel very alienated, and that was a very uncomfortable position to be in while still being sympathetic. I can't rate this one. It is worth a read, but be aware you won't be comfortable while doing so.