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The Sympathizer

The Sympathizer

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Author: Viet Thanh Nguyen

Number Of Pages: 384

EAN: 9780802123459

Release Date: 07-04-2015

Summary:

In "The Sympathizer," we're taken on a riveting journey into the heart of the Vietnam War's aftershocks. Our unnamed protagonist, a half-French, half-Vietnamese army captain, serves as a double agent. While he outwardly supports a South Vietnamese general and his band of loyalists as they escape to Los Angeles, he covertly feeds information to the communist forces back in Vietnam. Throughout the narrative, he wrestles with his dual identities, torn between two worlds and two sets of beliefs. This internal struggle is intensified in Los Angeles as he confronts stark contrasts between the two worlds, especially when Hollywood attempts to recreate the war. But it's not just a tale of espionage; it's a profound exploration of identity, love, betrayal, and the enduring scars of conflict. The narrative becomes particularly harrowing as he's forced to confront his own beliefs and actions, leading to a stunning climax that challenges our understanding of morality and justice.

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