A review by festivus
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-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

3.5

An exhaustive psychological study of the Vietnamese War. Some of the subject matter is dense and grim with scenes of torture and violence.  The chronology can be a little hard to follow.