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The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui

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4.0


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5.0

Artwork is great.

The events flip back and forth between different time periods and adds to the story as Bui learns more about her parents’ and her own past while also trying to determine what it means for her present. 

Heartbreaking but also hopeful. The last scene with the son is truly thought provoking and beautiful.


My knowledge of Vietnam improved with this story as often events were discussed that I then looked into on my own.

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4.5


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moon_dude's review

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4.0

The illustration is so beautiful! Wonderfully composed, and a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be a parent, especially within the context of trauma and war.

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