Viet Thanh NguyenLiterary Fiction · Essays·b. 1971
Le sympathisant
Synopsis
This novel follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy who, after the fall of Saigon, flees to America. There, he continues to secretly report to his superiors while navigating the complexities of his new life as a refugee. He grapples with his dual identity and conflicting loyalties, observing American culture with a critical and often satirical eye.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
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