A review by brianhuynh
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The contradictions are endless. I feel a profound morose. I would have more to say if this hadn’t stirred a flood of thoughts.