A review by courtneyeli
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Dark and fascinating, The Eyes Are the Best Part take you through the devolving mental state of a character experiencing both trauma and the weight of societal pressures.  Ji-won is struggling after her father leaves the home and is replaced by a gruff, unintelligent white man named George.  While her mother is happy to feel a connection again, Jo-won and her sister see right through him. Ji-Won develops a fascination with blue eyes and wanting to carve them from a man’s head which leads her down a trail of vengeance.  This story was layered and insightful on what it is like to be a young woman caring for her family while also understanding her role in the world.