The Eyes Are The Best Part

In this Sunday Times bestselling novel, we follow Ji-won, a young woman struggling to pick up the pieces of her life after her father's infidelity tears her family apart. As if the familial discord wasn't enough, Ji-won is further provoked by her mother's new, culturally insensitive boyfriend. His penchant for mansplaining Korean culture and his lecherous gazes both at her and her sister push Ji-won's emotions to the brink.

Obsessed with his striking blue eyes, Ji-won begins to harbour dark fantasies, which spiral into a chilling obsession that threatens to consume her. In an attempt to save her family and quench her growing cravings, Ji-won makes a drastic decision that sets the novel on a thrilling and disturbing path.

The Eyes Are The Best Part is more than just a tale of vengeance and violence; it is a social commentary on misogyny, racism, and cultural fetishisation. Kim’s portrayal of Ji-won is both darkly funny and poignantly real, bringing to light the complexities of the female experience and societal pressures.

Critical Acclaim:

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING 'GOOD FOR HER' NOVEL

'The Eyes Are The Best Part is an outstanding debut, a feminist horror novel that tackles big social issues and also delivers the gory origin story of a female serial killer.' - NEW YORK TIMES

'I WAS ENTICED FROM THE FIRST LINE' - Oyinkan Braithwaite

'DARKLY FUNNY' - Fern Brady

'A DARK MODERN FAIRYTALE OF FEMALE VENGEANCE' - Harriet Walker

'VERY CLEVER, VERY WEIRD, BRILLIANT SOCIAL COMMENTARY' - Abigail Bergstrom

Described as a blend of My Sister, the Serial Killer and Boy Parts, this literary feminist howl-of-a-debut digs deep under your skin and refuses to let go. Kim’s narrative is violent, gruesome, and wildly original, establishing her as a writer to watch. The novel’s dark humour, social insight, and unique perspective on female rage make it a standout in the horror genre.

'Violent, gruesome and wildly original' - NEW YORK TIMES

'Utterly fantastic, female revenge horror at its finest. Perfect for readers of Tender is the Flesh' - WATERSTONES

'Smartly written, [this is] a fun and nasty debut with real edge to it. A promising calling card from a writer to watch' - THE BIG ISSUE

'One of the most assured feminist horror novels I have ever read' - Bookseller

'Dark, uncomfortable and addictive... I was hooked from page one. What an exciting debut' - Bookseller

'If you love unhinged women and seeing them get their revenge, then you NEED to read this... A very well-written social commentary on misogyny, racism and cultural fetishisation' - Bookseller

'Deliciously weird' - Reader review

'Full of teeth-clenching tension and satisfying vengeance. This debut is not one to miss!' - Reader review

'Gross, graphic and hilarious' - Reader review

The Eyes Are The Best Part was a Sunday Times bestseller for the week of 29/07/2024, undeniably marking its place as a significant piece in contemporary feminist horror literature. Dive into Monika Kim’s enthralling world where revenge is served cold, and nothing is as it seems.