The Eyes Are the Best Part is wonderfully unhinged. I absolutely loved how disturbing and darkly funny this descent into madness was. Monika Kim perfectly balances horror with psychological chaos. It’s not just a story meant to shock for the sake of it, but one with real intention behind the madness.
The commentary on Asian fetishization was infuriating in the best way. It’s deeply uncomfortable to read, and that discomfort is exactly the point. Monika Kim doesn’t soften or sugarcoat it; she fully exposes how gross this fetishization is. I felt genuine rage and disgust during those scenes.
The book takes its time getting started, but once it does, Monika Kim really ramps up the insanity. The dream sequences especially stood out to me. They were intense, grotesque and deeply unsettling. A must-read and I’m so excited to read more from Monika Kim!
