The Sympathizer
Gripping and darkly humorous, “The Sympathizer” follows a conflicted Vietnamese spy as he navigates the fall of Saigon and his subsequent exile in America. Nguyen’s prose is both lyrical and sharp, offering a unique perspective on the Vietnam War and its aftermath. As our narrator grapples with divided loyalties and cultural identity, I found myself captivated by his sardonic observations and moral ambiguity. A thought-provoking exploration of war, politics, and the immigrant experience that lingered with me long after the final page.