Rosey of Robbinsdale reviewed The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Sympathizer is the 2015 debut novel by Vietnamese American professor Viet Thanh Nguyen. It …
Review of 'The Sympathizer' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Five full stars.
Why?
Because it contains great writing.
Because it tells an epic story.
Because it sheds light on Vietnam, which was never clear to me.
Because it holds ALL players equally guilty.
Because Americans are generally too high-minded to accept responsibility.
Because it is about the inhumanity of humanity.
Because it gives a perspective that allows us, (everyone), to better understand ourselves.
Because it is important.