A review by srgower
We Had a Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans & Comedy by Kliph Nesteroff

challenging emotional informative fast-paced

3.5

This was a fascinating and insightful look at Indigenous comedians going all the way back to Will Rogers (and earlier). I learned about so many comedians I had never heard of before, and it was great to read about them. I copied down several videos and podcasts and books for further consumption. One comedian I thought got short shrift was Don Burnstick. There was one chapter about him, and it read more like an attack on him, while all the other comedians got loving affection. There didn't seem to be any attempt to get "his side" of things (although maybe there was an interview request, who knows?). I've met Don and my impression of him is vastly different from what's said about him in the book. Nevertheless this was a good read and I recommend it.