Big Chief    by Jon Hickey Order:  USA  Can Simon & Schuster, 2024 (2024) Hardcover, e-Book      Reviewed by Barbara Lingens Mitch and Mack, young men trying to do the right thing, lead the Passage Rouge Nation in Wisconsin. But now they are up for re-election, and two weeks away from voting day it doesn't look good. As they struggle to reach out to everyone, we learn not only who they are but also the people who might vote for them and those who definitely will not. A very interesting story, Big Chief spotlights what it's like to live on a small reservation whose casino is its income source. The nation has certain rights that allow it to govern without state or federal oversight. And just as state and federal governments sometimes have trouble coordinating with each other, adding the nation to the mix can get even more troublesome. With reservation politics just as painful as U.S. politics, it is a very hard place for idealism to have much sway. Mitch is a great narrator. Through him and his musings we get a first-hand view of what is going on, and if it's a bit murky, that's probably because Mitch has his own problems and is trying to find his way. The timeline is its own force in this story, and the election day climax is as dramatic as one could wish and leads to a satisfying conclusion. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Contemporary books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews