The Sympathizer

Brief Overview

The novel «The Sympathizer» by Viet Thanh Nguyen tells the story of a double agent working for North Vietnam during and after the Vietnam War. The main character, whose name remains unknown, is a captain in the South Vietnamese army and simultaneously a spy for the communists. After the fall of Saigon in 1975, he relocates to Los Angeles with other refugees, where he continues his espionage activities. The novel explores themes of identity, betrayal, moral dilemmas, and cultural clash, while offering a profound insight into the consequences of war and emigration.