Official Review: Best Evidence by Mark S. Osaki

Post by **Meghan Sica** » 23 Mar 2023, 08:50

These poems are beautiful, honest, creative ways to explain ones life and experiences. I enjoyed reading the sample and would love to read more! So interesting, thoughtful, and carefully put together.

Mitzie Bajo · Post by **Mitzie Bajo** » 23 Mar 2023, 08:50

I give my repsect to people who really love prose poetry,like our reviewer on our book of the day. There were lots of descriptions and details in regards with the book. It just shows that our reviewer really like and live the book, thanks for the review.

AntonelaMaria · Post by **AntonelaMaria** » 23 Mar 2023, 08:51

It seems like author was going through some things. I personally am not a fan of such depictions of women. Great review.

Kelsey Reichard Hade · Post by **Kelsey Reichard Hade** » 23 Mar 2023, 08:53

The sample of the book grabbed my attention, for sure. I do want to read the rest. His prose is beautiful and metaphorical, yet still easy to interpret and understand. Despite the fact that you mention the negative portrayal of women, I will still read this book. I teach ESOL in public schools, so knowing other cultures' biases and beliefs is actually quite helpful to me.

Stephen Grace Wonders · Post by **Stephen Grace Wonders** » 23 Mar 2023, 09:14

Poetry is confusing to me sometimes and with the way you described the book in this review, I don't think I'll understand anything in the book. However I would love to get a hold of it to learn more about Asian-American history, I'm interested in knowing about Asians.

Sonia_Gonzalez · Post by **Sonia_Gonzalez** » 23 Mar 2023, 09:20

I have always had a soft spot for poetry, and this collection of poems seems perfect for me. I would love to read about the Asian-American experience, as I believe that we can only become better members of society if we try to educate ourselves about the needs and the amazing things different cultures bring, so we can all get great experiences.

Nube Vargas · Post by **Nube Vargas** » 23 Mar 2023, 09:21

This is a book to read on a rainy day while enjoying a bottle of wine. Inside a collection of 39 narrative poems

Favour Alade Boluwatife · Post by **Favour Alade Boluwatife** » 23 Mar 2023, 09:25

This book is a fantastic one and I didn't regret taking my time to read it

Post by **Donna Walker** » 23 Mar 2023, 09:39

Well, I have learned something new today thanks to your wonderful review; I had no idea prose poetry was a thing. As a book, I think I'll give this one a miss, though, due to the negative views of women throughout that you mentioned. This is a wonderfully written review.

Domeseo Camus Meda · Post by **Domeseo Camus Meda** » 23 Mar 2023, 09:43

[/img]A BOOK FOR POETRY LOVERS. MARK S.OSAKI TELLS IN BRIEF THE VIETNAM(ASIA) WAR WITH THE U.S.A, HIS ORIGINS AS AN ASIAN AMERICAN. AN INDIRECT WAY TO SHOW THAT WAR HAS NO MEANING AND PEACE IS WONDERFUL .GOOD REVIEW

Max Tiffany · Post by **Max Tiffany** » 23 Mar 2023, 09:58

This review got me interested, I believe the author wrote from an Asian cultural context and not to give women a negative view. The beauty of the book is shown by the author's portrayal of Asian-American stereotypes. Congrats on BOTD.

John Kingsley Ken · Post by **John Kingsley Ken** » 23 Mar 2023, 09:59

I really was captivated by your review, I don't really love poems but I am having a change of mind, congrats on being the BOTD.

Ajibola Gabriel · Post by **Ajibola Gabriel** » 23 Mar 2023, 10:10

Honestly, I've always loved a good piece of poetry. Set it in prose, you've almost won my heart. This is a review in style, I like it. To be able to dive into Asian culture, touch on war, Osaki's work sounds interesting and worthy of the adventure.

Caleb MALEL · Post by **Caleb MALEL** » 23 Mar 2023, 10:15

I really like your review. It is easy to read and informative. It makes me yearn to read the book. I am especially interested in learning about Asian culture and the experiences of Asian migrants in America. I am strongly against discrimination of women and hopefully Osaki can correct that in his future books.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 23 Mar 2023, 10:24

Mark S. Osaki's "Best Evidence" is a powerful collection of prose poems tackling the Asian-American experience, war, and identity. Lyrical and thought-provoking, but marred by some problematic portrayals of women. Congratulations on being BOTD!