Official Review: Best Evidence by Mark S. Osaki

Adrian Rondon Salazar · Post by **Adrian Rondon Salazar** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:15

It is essential to seek to learn about the perspectives of people from cultures different from our own. Osaki captures in one of the poems the stereotypes of Asian Americans. I don't tend to connect with poems written in prose, but I would like to give this collection of poems a chance. Thanks for the review.

Shavell Harris · Post by **Shavell Harris** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:16

Great review, I do enjoy reading prose poetry. Plus it's short and educational.

MMcB · Post by **MMcB** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:23

I liked the sample of this book and your review is intriguing. I will read Best Evidence by Mark S. Osaki and see how I feel about his writing about women. I really appreciated the first offering which is My Father Holding Squash. It resonated with me and my expectations of myself. I found that really interesting so I look forward to reading the book for many reasons and feel that emotions will abound.

Emeka Charles 1 · Post by **Emeka Charles 1** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:30

Poetry is not a genre I enjoy reading on. Although, the review has buttered up the book enough to tempt my curiosity. I liked how the book supposedly talks about sensitive topics like the trauma left from the Vietnam war. Even though I doubt I would ever read this book, I congratulate it on being BOTD.

Post by **Pauline Parnell** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:40

Best Evidence is a collection of poetry that focuses on particular life difficulties. The author expertly employs the English language, adding more vivid imagery and emotion. I appreciate your review.

Adekeye Hassan musab · Post by **Adekeye Hassan musab** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:45

I am not really a fan of anything related to poetry but the topics discussed makes me interested in it. These subjects are ones that are sensitive and i would like to know how they are portrayed. Thanks for the review.

Post by **Sharill Rasowo** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:45

I am quite intrigued by the concept of prose poetry so I will definitely give this book a try. The themes of the Asian-American experience and war also piqued my interest. Congratulations on BOTD.

Prince Oyedeji Oyeleke Jayeola · 23 Mar 2023, 23:48

How Poets use words to express themselves is one thing I so much cherish. I like the idea of using poems to tell the story of the Vietnam War. Congratulations on botd!

Post by **Damian Keyes** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:51

I love poetry books and this one is up my alley. I'm African-American but I love to learn about the lived experiences of other cultures, races, and religions. I will add this book to my must-read list of books for this year. Congrats to the author for having the BOTD.

John Arun Kumar · Post by **John Arun Kumar** » 23 Mar 2023, 23:53

Mark S. Osaki's prose poetry seems to be an exciting window into the life of an Asian American. I think Osaki is perhaps telling it like it is in his experience of women in his life. He cannot be penalized for it. Your review is well written though. Congratulations on the Book of the Day!

Post by **Stephen Christopher 1** » 24 Mar 2023, 00:04

Thank you for your honest review. I'm not a fan of poetry, so would give this a miss. For me, any writing that is negative towards any demographic, be it a minority or a majority, isn't something I'm keen to read, so your review has double confirmed for me to skip this one.

Jacob Khaahloe · Post by **Jacob Khaahloe** » 24 Mar 2023, 00:16

Wow, what a review. I only read the sample of "Best Evidence" by Mark S. Osaki on Amazon. I liked the flow and style of the poems I got to read but I didnt know it is prose poetry, thank you for the enlightenment

, but reading your review really made me want to start my poetry book collection with this book. I am aware of the not so good light he portrays women

and I don't condone it, but I would still love this book in my collection. Thank you for a great review.

Eriikeoluwa Nimi · Post by **Eriikeoluwa Nimi** » 24 Mar 2023, 00:17

This is the first time I'm coming across a prose poetry book and I think it will be fun to read. I enjoyed every bit of the review. Congratulations on BOTD

Adrian Rondon Salazar · Post by **Adrian Rondon Salazar** » 24 Mar 2023, 00:18

I like the cover; I haven't been able to figure out what that design is but I like it. I am trying to read more poems so I would like to read this book.

Adrian Rondon Salazar · Post by **Adrian Rondon Salazar** » 24 Mar 2023, 00:20

It is essential to seek to learn about the perspectives of people from cultures different from our own. Osaki captures in one of the poems the stereotypes of Asian Americans. I don't tend to connect with poems written in prose, but I would like to give this collection of poems a chance. Thanks for the review.