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The Sympathizer Paperback

Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2016

It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. In his villa, a South Vietnamese general enjoys whiskey and, with the help of his trusted captain, compiles a list...

Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2016

It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. In his villa, a South Vietnamese general enjoys whiskey and, with the help of his trusted captain, compiles a list of those to be airlifted on the last flights out of the country. The general and his companions begin a new life in Los Angeles, unaware that among them, the...

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Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2016

It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. In his villa, a South Vietnamese general enjoys whiskey and, with the help of his trusted captain, compiles a list of those to be airlifted on the last flights out of the country. The general and his companions begin a new life in Los Angeles, unaware that among them, the captain is observing and reporting to a senior Viet Cong officer.

The Sympathizer is the story of this captain: a man raised 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 insightful 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.

Pages: 384, Dimensions: 13x13cm

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Publisher
Corsair
Language
English
Type
Prose
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
384
ISBN-13
9781472151360

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No

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  • For those who have read about the Vietnam War and have an interest in international politics, especially involving the USA, this book is quite intriguing.
    A novel, yes, but it is based on historical facts. The story is told from the perspective of a Vietnamese double agent, who, trapped between the West as represented by the USA and the communism of the North Vietnamese, speaks about both sides in a somewhat dry manner, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions. Through his own life, you gain a deeper understanding of the drama of the Vietnamese, which is rarely found in literature, and it also makes you reflect on both the "Western" way of life and the associated democracy.
    You can read it in a week since it is written in such a way that it continuously holds your interest by challenging you to think about what you are reading, as well as with the flow of the plot that has some interesting moments.

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  • For those who have read about the Vietnam War and have an interest in international politics, especially involving the USA, this book is quite intriguing.
    A novel, yes, but it is based on historical facts. The story is told from the perspective of a Vietnamese double agent, who, trapped between the West as represented by the USA and the communism of the North Vietnamese, speaks about both sides in a somewhat dry manner, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions. Through his own life, you gain a deeper understanding of the drama of the Vietnamese, which is rarely found in literature, and it also makes you reflect on both the "Western" way of life and the associated democracy.
    You can read it in a week since it is written in such a way that it continuously holds your interest by challenging you to think about what you are reading, as well as with the flow of the plot that has some interesting moments.

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Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2016

It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. In his villa, a South Vietnamese general enjoys whiskey and, with the help of his trusted captain, compiles a list of those to be airlifted on the last flights out of the country. The general and his companions begin a new life in Los Angeles, unaware that among them, the captain is observing and reporting to a senior Viet Cong officer.

The Sympathizer is the story of this captain: a man raised 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 insightful 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.

Pages: 384, Dimensions: 13x13cm

Manufacturer

Specifications

Publisher
Corsair
Language
English
Type
Prose
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
384
ISBN-13
9781472151360

Additional Specifications

Books Adapted to TV Series / Movies
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (1)

  1. 1
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • For those who have read about the Vietnam War and have an interest in international politics, especially involving the USA, this book is quite intriguing.
    A novel, yes, but it is based on historical facts. The story is told from the perspective of a Vietnamese double agent, who, trapped between the West as represented by the USA and the communism of the North Vietnamese, speaks about both sides in a somewhat dry manner, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions. Through his own life, you gain a deeper understanding of the drama of the Vietnamese, which is rarely found in literature, and it also makes you reflect on both the "Western" way of life and the associated democracy.
    You can read it in a week since it is written in such a way that it continuously holds your interest by challenging you to think about what you are reading, as well as with the flow of the plot that has some interesting moments.

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  • For those who have read about the Vietnam War and have an interest in international politics, especially involving the USA, this book is quite intriguing.
    A novel, yes, but it is based on historical facts. The story is told from the perspective of a Vietnamese double agent, who, trapped between the West as represented by the USA and the communism of the North Vietnamese, speaks about both sides in a somewhat dry manner, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions. Through his own life, you gain a deeper understanding of the drama of the Vietnamese, which is rarely found in literature, and it also makes you reflect on both the "Western" way of life and the associated democracy.
    You can read it in a week since it is written in such a way that it continuously holds your interest by challenging you to think about what you are reading, as well as with the flow of the plot that has some interesting moments.

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