Summary and Analysis of The Sympathizer

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Sympathizer tells you what you need to knowbefore 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 s [...]
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Sympathizer tells you what you need to knowbefore 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 contextChapter-by-chapter overviewsProfiles of the main charactersThemes and symbolsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen: Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prizewinning 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.