The Double Life of Benson Yu

Shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, "The Double Life of Benson Yu" is a metafictional novel exploring a graphic novelist’s struggle to tell the story of his upbringing in 1980s Chinatown, while facing his own personal demons. Through the intertwined lives of a boy named Benny, his grandmother, and a peculiar neighbor, the narrative blurs the line between fiction and reality, revealing deeper truths along the way. The novel combines heartfelt storytelling with daring experimentation, challenging both the characters and the reader to confront complex emotional realities.