Summary and Analysis of The Sympathizer

Based on the Book by Viet Thanh Nguyen

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Author: Worth Books ISBN: 9781504044806
Publisher: Worth Books Publication: March 21, 2017
Imprint: Worth Books Language: English
Author: Worth Books
ISBN: 9781504044806
Publisher: Worth Books
Publication: March 21, 2017
Imprint: Worth Books
Language: English

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Sympathizer tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Viet Thanh Nguyen’s book.

Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
 
This short summary and analysis of The Sympathizer includes:

  • Historical context
  • Chapter-by-chapter overviews
  • Profiles of the main characters
  • Themes and symbols
  • Important quotes
  • Fascinating trivia
  • Glossary of terms
  • Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work

About The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen:
 
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize–winning book depicts the secret life of an unnamed Vietnamese man, grappling with various identities, whose story begins with the evacuation of Saigon, continues with his life living in America after the war, and ends with a shocking twist. Written in the form of a confession, this darkly humorous tale is a brilliant, long-overdue addition to the canon of immigrant literature.
 
Part spy novel, part political thriller, and part satire, The Sympathizer offers smart, scathing, and timely commentary on the state of race, class, war, politics, and the media.
 
The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
 

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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Sympathizer tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Viet Thanh Nguyen’s book.

Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
 
This short summary and analysis of The Sympathizer includes:

About The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen:
 
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize–winning book depicts the secret life of an unnamed Vietnamese man, grappling with various identities, whose story begins with the evacuation of Saigon, continues with his life living in America after the war, and ends with a shocking twist. Written in the form of a confession, this darkly humorous tale is a brilliant, long-overdue addition to the canon of immigrant literature.
 
Part spy novel, part political thriller, and part satire, The Sympathizer offers smart, scathing, and timely commentary on the state of race, class, war, politics, and the media.
 
The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
 

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