The sympathizer / Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780802123459 (hardcover) :
- Physical Description: 371 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Grove Press, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Communists > Vietnam (Republic) > Fiction. Soldiers > Vietnam (Republic) > Fiction. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Spy stories. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Nguye | 31681002501963 | FICTION | Available | - |
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