I had a little bit of time deciding whether to read this. King's tone reminds me of Bill Bryson -- kind of folksy and chatty with a sardonic sense of humor, and a sharp keen observational eye. However, I'm fairly ambivalent about Bill Bryson, so I wasn't sure I would stick it out, but I'm relieved I did, and I plan to buy the book, as well.

It ended up feeling like hanging out in the living room with your retired professor grandpa. On social media, if you were to ask a Native influencer for background information they might (justifiably) tell you to Google it. However, they could also tell you to read King. This book is such a sweeping review of Native history that gave me more insight into the predicament white governments have created in their continual disregard for Native rights.