A review by mwmakar
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

adventurous challenging dark inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Brilliant. Incredible plot twist, constant tension and development. Ties in a thorough and brutal history with riveting personal tale. The ending hit the hardest but the whole ‘mid-game’, from the Movie until leaving the US, was vivid.