The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim Summary
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In "The Eyes Are the Best Part," Monika Kim's horror masterpiece explores Asian American experiences through visceral body horror. TIME Magazine's must-read finalist for the Bram Stoker Award asks: What happens when marginalized anger transforms into revenge? The New York Times calls it "violent, smart, gruesome and wildly original."
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When Eyes Become Appetites
In the heart of a Korean-American household, a simple family dinner becomes the first thread in a tapestry of obsession. Umma (mother) serves fish to her daughters, Ji-won and Ji-hyun, offering them the eyes-"the best part," she insists. When they refuse, she consumes the delicacy herself with visible pleasure. This ordinary moment gains weight when Umma accidentally mentions their father, who abandoned them just two weeks earlier. His absence creates a void that Umma tries desperately to fill, her grief manifesting in peculiar ways. She prepares elaborate feasts with his favorite dishes, setting the table for four despite knowing he won't return. "Fish eyes bring good luck," she declares through tears one night, devouring them when her daughters recoil. What begins as a cultural quirk gradually transforms into something more sinister-a metaphor for consumption that will haunt every relationship in Ji-won's life. Have you ever noticed how quickly comfort rituals can transform into obsessions when we're desperate to fill the emptiness left by someone's departure?
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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