The Double Life of Benson Yu

Metafiction Meets Memoir: A Gripping Narrative Experiment

Written byKevin Chong

Narrated byEric Yang

Length7h03m

Release dateApril 18, 2023

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (1,720 ratings)

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Author	Kevin Chong
Narrator	Eric Yang
Runtime	7h03m
Published	April 18, 2023
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (1,720 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological, Historical Fiction, World Literature, United States, Asian American & Pacific Islander
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Experience the intricate dance of authorship in ‘The Double Life of Benson Yu.’ Kevin Chong’s novel is a bold, metafictional journey where fiction and reality blur. The story follows Benson Yu, a graphic novelist who embarks on creating a memoir about his own life, only to find himself entangled in a web of lies and truths he can’t control. Eric Yang's narration brings this layered narrative to life with precision and depth, making each scene feel both intimate and exhilarating.

Tags: metafictionliterary fictionnarrative experimentgraphic novelisttruth and lies

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Expert narration by Eric Yang brings every character and scene to life across 7h03m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Eric Yang’s performance as Benson Yu is nothing short of exceptional; his nuanced voice effortlessly shifts between the characters’ voices and emotions, maintaining a seamless flow that keeps you engaged from start to finish. The story itself is a masterclass in metafiction, playing with the concept of authorship and narrative control in a way that feels both fresh and deeply relatable. However, some moments feel overly contrived, particularly when Benson’s character attempts to manipulate his own narrative—a testament to Chong’s willingness to take risks but also a minor distraction from the overall brilliance. ‘The Double Life of Benson Yu’ is a unique and captivating audiobook that will leave you questioning the nature of truth in storytelling.

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