Book Review: “Welcome to your Authentic Indian Experience” by Rebecca Roanhorse
(Three Stars)
“Tourists don’t come to Sedona Sweats to live out a [expletive] battle, especially if the white guy loses. They come to find themselves.”
An engaging tale about a young man who facilitates immersive native American experiences for non-native Americans: “pretendians.” What could go wrong? Plenty. Well-conceived and written.
“Tourists aren’t all bad. They’re just needy.”
(2018 Hugo finalist short story)
Wish you had said a bit more.
It’s a short story. Telling too much would give things away. Good voice.