A review by elaine707
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

dark emotional informative tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A man of two minds and two identities but nowhere to belong. 

Some parts were very hard to read, and the whole book had a very crass tone, but overall, the prose was gripping and informative. 
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