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A review by ginafly
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is such a wild ride. It was so clever, funny, and engaging. The prose was just beautifully droll and funny. Reminded me of Don Delilo but also maybe Ian McEwan a little bit. Such seering commentary on colonialism, racism, war, and loyalty. Can't wait to watch the HBO series and read the sequel.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, and War