"From the first few lines that begin The Sympathizer, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary book. Each line is complex and well-constructed, the characters are realistic and morally ambiguous, and the story never falters in terms of pacing. Nguyen is a master at his craft, pushing the limits of English as a language and what is socially acceptable within storytelling. The book is dynamic, exciting, and shocking, and it continues and challenges the tradition of American literature."

Charlie Vasquez
HNRS 2830: Vietnam in Film & Fiction