Babylon, South Dakota: A Novel — Unabridged Audiobook
Babylon, South Dakota: A Novel is Tom Lin’s unabridged English audiobook, narrated by Feodor Chin. Its multigenerational story follows a Chinese American family on a Dakota farm as a military silo brings strange changes and lasting consequences.
At a glance
- A Chinese American family saga spanning generations on a Dakota farm.
- The plot connects the family’s changing fortunes to a military missile-silo project and its effects on the surrounding land.
- The listing gives an unabridged listening length of 13 hours and 7 minutes.
Reference price: £17.18
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Unabridged audio offers the complete listed version of the novel.
- Feodor Chin is named as narrator, which helps buyers identify the spoken edition.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Tom Lin |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Feodor Chin |
| Listening length | 13 hours and 7 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
What to know before buying
- The story combines family history and farm life with supernatural elements and the consequences of a military project, so it may not suit readers seeking straightforward realism.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an unabridged, multigenerational family novel with speculative elements.
- Buyers interested in stories about immigration, the American West, nature and the reach of government power.
Less suited to
- Listeners who want a short audiobook or a purely realistic family story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
53% 53% - 4 stars
20% 20% - 3 stars
10% 10% - 2 stars
13% 13% - 1 star
4% 4%
Aggregate ratings are mixed overall, with a majority in the five-star category but a substantial share in the lower categories as well. Without customer-comment evidence, the reasons for those ratings are unclear. Consider whether the blend of family saga, speculative events and military-project themes suits your listening preferences.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listing names Tom Lin as the author and Feodor Chin as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 13 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the story about?
A Chinese American family builds a life on a Dakota farm, where a military silo project coincides with strange changes that affect the family across generations.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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