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alesbookishcorner's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
The Best We Could Do is one of the most impressing graphic novels I have read so far. It focuses not only on Thi Bui's own experiences and feelings, but also her ancestors (from her parents to even their grandparents). It also tells the story of the Indochina war, how it affected various generations in different ways. While it is an exploration of her own culture, The Best We Could Do also is a study of her own parents and how their behavior influenced Bui herself. And how this might influence her own son. It is very emotional and definitely has it's sad and challenging moments. It is a read that will stay with me for a while. The art style took me a moment to get into, but then I started to love how it features only black, white and read. It fit very well with the topics and topics mentioned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Xenophobia and Child death
Minor: Suicide, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
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