A review by caidyn
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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

Wow. This book. I started it yesterday and couldn't put it down until I was finished. This book was absolutely amazing. I so enjoyed it, even though I was repulsed by it at times. The narrator is so flawed. He's sexist, borderline homophobic, and has done/witnessed horrible things without stopping them. Yet, I was compelled to read it in one sitting. I cannot wait to read the next book.
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