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  2. Jan 2022
    1. So it was with somewhat mixed feelings that I learned some American high school teachers assign “The Sympathizer” as required reading in their classes. For the most part, I’m delighted. But then I worry: I don’t want to be anyone’s homework. I don’t want my book to be broccoli.

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      I don’t want to be anyone’s homework. I don't want my book to be broccoli. —Viet Thanh Nguyen

      This is an unfortunate side effect of novels assigned for reading in school.