The Sympathizer
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The Sympathizer has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Sep 2025).
The Sympathizer is the 2015 debut novel by Vietnamese-American professor and writer Viet Thanh Nguyen. It is a best-selling novel, and recipient of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The novel received positive reviews from critics. It was named on more than 30 best book of the year lists and a New York Times Editor's Choice.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Viet Thanh Nguyen |
| Published | 2015 |
| Publisher | Mineumsa/Tsai Fong Books |
| Subjects | Communists, Soldiers, Vietnam War, 1961-1975 |
| ISBN | 9781472151735 |
| Genre | Communists, Soldiers, Vietnam War, 1961-1975 |
Who talks about The Sympathizer on podcasts?
Jason Bateman brought up The Sympathizer; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on SmartLess.
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What is The Sympathizer mentioned alongside?
The Sympathizer is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, HBO and Sean Hayes.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, HBO, Sean Hayes, Eric Larson, Washington, D.C., Carrie Washington, Dr. Emily, New York City, New York, Saskatchewan, Caribbean