This was such a good read. I read White Tiger years ago, soon after it came out, and I have re-read it several times. Hoang's piece opened up a fresh perspective on it for me and yes, I see some interesting parallels with The Sympathizer - not only with respect to the moral ambiguity and dilemmas of the protagonists but the sharp writing, the biting humor, and the very human heart beating on every page.
I have seen the movie at least four times. I already have the book but I did not get to it yet.
I also grew up in poverty and abuse, but not with the intensity of Indian existence. I've seen it several times because I am 'forcing' people to watch it with me.
I've been in India three times and what I found most striking about the movie and the story is how real it feels. I also understand the loathing. I left the communist country I was born in because of the intensity of the loathing I felt towards the system.
....just to end up, ironically, in a place where politics is becoming even more loathsome than the communism I left for it.
This was such a good read. I read White Tiger years ago, soon after it came out, and I have re-read it several times. Hoang's piece opened up a fresh perspective on it for me and yes, I see some interesting parallels with The Sympathizer - not only with respect to the moral ambiguity and dilemmas of the protagonists but the sharp writing, the biting humor, and the very human heart beating on every page.
Thanks for the comment Elizabeth. I totally loved this book. If you haven't read it I encourage you to check it out!
I have seen the movie at least four times. I already have the book but I did not get to it yet.
I also grew up in poverty and abuse, but not with the intensity of Indian existence. I've seen it several times because I am 'forcing' people to watch it with me.
I've been in India three times and what I found most striking about the movie and the story is how real it feels. I also understand the loathing. I left the communist country I was born in because of the intensity of the loathing I felt towards the system.
....just to end up, ironically, in a place where politics is becoming even more loathsome than the communism I left for it.