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

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The book starts off very slow; her getting to her first killing happens at the halfway mark.  After that, there wasn't much killing.

Lots of drama.  Lots of crying.

Not enough horror.

And way too much all men are evil, dirty, dumb little bastards, and I shall bring them to justice.

Honestly, she will get caught very quickly at the rate she is going.

The brain tumor was actually helping quell her blood lust.  Since the doctor removed it, she is now fully unleashed to kill all dudes with blue eyes.  If that's not the case, well, then the brain tumor reveal shouldn't have been included cause the MC's mental state is worse off now than before.

I'm impressed that Ji-won's hatred for men filled the hole in her brain enough so she can neatly tie up all murderous loose ends.  Gotta give the MC props for that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Classism

Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia

Minor: Body horror, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting