The Sympathizer
by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 21K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 371 pages.
About The Sympathizer
It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. At his villa, a general of the South Vietnamese army is drinking whiskey and, with the help of his trusted captain, drawing up a list of those who will be given passage aboard the last flights out of the country. The general and his compatriots start a new life in Los Angeles, unaware that one among their number, the captain, is secretly observing and reporting on the group to a higher-up in the Viet Cong. The Sympathizer is the story of this captain: a man brought up by an absent French father and a poor Vietnamese mother, a man who went to university in America, but returned to Vietnam to fight for the Communist cause. A gripping spy novel, an astute exploration of extreme politics, and a moving love story, The Sympathizer explores a life between two worlds and examines the legacy of the Vietnam War in literature, film, and the wars we fight today.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Viet Thanh Nguyen |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 371 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,972 |
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What genre is The Sympathizer?
The Sympathizer is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Sympathizer worth reading?
Based on 21K reader ratings, The Sympathizer has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Sympathizer?
The Sympathizer has 371 pages.
Who wrote The Sympathizer?
The Sympathizer was written by Viet Thanh Nguyen. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for The Sympathizer?
The ISBN-13 for The Sympathizer is 9780802123460.0.
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