This is a profound story about identity, heritage, and the commodification of culture. The protagonist, Jesse Turnblatt, works for a virtual reality company that offers ‘authentic’ Native American experiences to tourists. However, the authenticity of these experiences is questionable. As Jesse grapples with his personal identity and cultural heritage, a tourist named White Wolf insists on turning the tables and leading his own ‘authentic’ experience, leading to disturbing outcomes.
Authors:
Rebecca Roanhorse
Years:
2017
Genre:
Science Fiction
AwardInfo:
nebula-2017