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juliloops 's review for:
The Sympathizer
by Viet Thanh Nguyen
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’ve never felt more Vietnamese 🇻🇳🇻🇳🌏🌏🫡🫡👹👹
Perhaps I missed the point somewhat, but the very graphic, very characteristically descriptive rape scene seemed very unnecessary. To what end did it serve? To emphasize the horror of war? The monsters on both sides? You’ve well proven your point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism