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The Sympathizer

Book • 2015

Viet Thanh Nguyen

The Sympathizer is the story of a man of two minds, a captain in the South Vietnamese national police who is secretly a mole for the National Liberation Front.

The novel explores his life between two worlds, from his education in America to his return to Vietnam to fight for the Communist cause.

It delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the complexities of the Vietnam War, offering a unique perspective on the conflict and its legacy in literature, film, and contemporary politics.

Mentioned by

David Bianculli

Alexis Madrigal

Robert Downey Jr.

Viet Thanh Nguyen

Isabelle Thuy Pelaud

Katherine Voyles

Pramila Jayapal

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Robert Downey Jr.

when discussing the book 'The Sympathizer'.

Robert Downey Jr.

Mentioned by

Chris Ryan

when discussing his favorite TV moments of the year.

The Best TV Episode of 2024

Mentioned by

Gene Demby

as his debut novel, a story following an unnamed Vietnamese man.

Why now is the time to find power in "otherness"

Mentioned by

Shawn Ryan

as the basis for the HBO series "The Sympathizer".

#104 MrBallen - Navy SEAL Turned Content Creator

Mentioned by

Will Arnett

, describing it as an unbelievable story about a guy who led a complex life.

"RE-RELEASE: Kerry Washington"

Mentioned by

Ian Bremmer

as a Pulitzer Prize winning author whose novel was adapted into a TV series.

Revisiting the Vietnam War 50 years later, with Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen and author Mai Elliott

Mentioned by

Chris Ryan

and

Sean Fennessey

in their discussion of revenge films.

The Top 10 Garbage Revenge Movies and ‘Rebel Ridge,’ With Jeremy Saulnier!

Mentioned by

Viet Thanh Nguyen

as his debut novel, offering a Vietnamese perspective on the Vietnam War.

How 'The Sympathizer' confronts Hollywood's version of the Vietnam War

Recommended by

Will Arnett

for its compelling story about the Vietnam War.

"Kerry Washington"

Mentioned by

Aimee Phan

as a book that called out the marginalization of Vietnamese identities in American literature.

AIMEE PHAN: A Conversation about The Lost Queen Part 2 [Ep 263]

Mentioned by

Isabelle Thuy Pelaud

in relation to the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network residency program.

Vietnamese Diaspora Reflects on 50 Years Since Vietnam War

Mentioned by

Hugh Wilford

in the context of population flows due to failed CIA regime maintenance.

E219 - The CIA’s Imperial History, Pt 2 w/ Hugh Wilford

Mentioned by

Andre Dao

as

Viet Thanh Nguyen

's Pulitzer Prize-winning debut novel, which was adapted into an HBO series.

Memory, refugees and the Vietnam War — with Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen

Mentioned by

Katherine Voyles

as an example of a book that explores the complexities of identity and morality in the context of war.

Chatter: The Legacy of “The Hunt for Red October” with Katherine Voyles

Mentioned by

Adam Skolmik

in a discussion about book banning and free speech.

Roll On: Rest, Reflection & Responsibility

Recommended by John Powers for its successful adaptation into an HBO series.

The 'Land Grab' Displacing The Maasai People

Mentioned by

David Bianculli

as a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel adapted into an HBO/Max series.

'The Sympathizer' Author Viet Thanh Nguyen

Recommended by

Pramila Jayapal

for its exploration of the immigrant experience.

An unusually honest conversation about wielding political power

Mentioned by

Alexis Madrigal

as one of the author's celebrated books.

Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Lasting Impact of the Vietnam War 50 Years Later

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