A review by samanthasimonsen
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

challenging dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I was set to give this 4.75 or 5 stars until the last few chapters. The ultimate take-away is very cool, but also heavy-handed. Otherwise, this book is funny, smart, and thought-provoking. I would read the sequel!
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