#1713: Viet Thanh Nguyen "The Committed" | The Book Show

May 18, 2021 00:27:41
#1713: Viet Thanh Nguyen "The Committed" | The Book Show
The Book Show
#1713: Viet Thanh Nguyen "The Committed" | The Book Show

May 18 2021 | 00:27:41

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Show Notes

This week, Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his new novel, “The Committed.” The book is the long-awaited follow-up to the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Sympathizer.” It tells the story of a communist double agent and his blood brother, Bon, as they try to overcome their pasts and ensure their futures.

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