The Symphathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

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Description

A bemusedly yet deliberately written Vietnamese-American novel emphasizing the theme of duality through love and betrayal, Occident yet Oriental identities, and the importance or lack thereof of freedom. It gives a new perspective of what we take for granted as a right in America and sheds light on the meaning of nothing.

"I enjoyed reading this because of how deep Nguyen's writing style is and how he provides a fresh point of view into post-Vietnam War America." (Zachariah Lee, C’19)

Creator

Recommended by Zachariah Lee, C'19

Publisher

New York : Grove Press

Date

2015

Language

English

Type

Historical fiction

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Citation

Recommended by Zachariah Lee, C'19, “The Symphathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen,” Penn Libraries Collections Exhibits, accessed March 19, 2024, https://os.pennds.org/tinyexhibits/items/show/10.