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The Sympathizer

by Viet Thanh Nguyen
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The Sympathizer
The Sympathizer

Gripping spy novel exploring extreme politics.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy complex and thought-provoking narratives. The unique perspective of a conflicted protagonist, who is both a Communist spy and a double agent, makes this book stand out. It offers a fresh and critical take on the aftermath of the Vietnam War, and how it affects the cultural and political climate of the modern world. The Sympathizer's richly layered storytelling and its ability to blend genres make it a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary literature.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2016)
  • California Book Award for First Fiction (Gold) (2015)
  • PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2016)
  • Edgar Award for Best First Novel (2016)
  • Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger (2017)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction (2016)
  • Deutscher Krimi Preis for 2. Platz International (2018)
  • Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction (2016)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Adult Fiction (2015)
  • The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize (2015)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Sympathizer

by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Compare to estimated retail price: ₱1,000.00 PHP  

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ISBN: 9781472151360
Authors: Viet Thanh Nguyen
Publisher: Corsair
Date of Publication: 2020-07-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Asian Literature, War, Espionage, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 123145 readers)

Description

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.
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Gripping spy novel exploring extreme politics.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy complex and thought-provoking narratives. The unique perspective of a conflicted protagonist, who is both a Communist spy and a double agent, makes this book stand out. It offers a fresh and critical take on the aftermath of the Vietnam War, and how it affects the cultural and political climate of the modern world. The Sympathizer's richly layered storytelling and its ability to blend genres make it a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary literature.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2016)
  • California Book Award for First Fiction (Gold) (2015)
  • PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2016)
  • Edgar Award for Best First Novel (2016)
  • Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger (2017)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction (2016)
  • Deutscher Krimi Preis for 2. Platz International (2018)
  • Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction (2016)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Adult Fiction (2015)
  • The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize (2015)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.