Description
In the tumultuous final days of the Vietnam War, a high-ranking captain in the South Vietnamese army secretly serves as a mole for the Viet Cong, meticulously observing his fellow refugees as they establish new lives in Los Angeles. Raised between two cultures, this conflicted protagonist navigates a treacherous path, torn between his Communist loyalties and his immersion in American society. Viet Thanh Nguyen masterfully crafts a gripping spy thriller that doubles as a profound examination of identity, politics, and the enduring, often unseen, legacies of war. This novel delves into the complexities of a man caught between worlds, questioning the nature of truth and the narratives we construct.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove Press
Published Apr 7, 2015
384 pages
ISBN: 9780802123459
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen.