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  • The Test

  • By: Sylvain Neuvel
  • Narrated by: Neil Shah
  • Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (263 ratings)
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Summary

Britain, the not-too-distant future. Idir is taking the British Citizenship Test. He wants his family to belong. 

Twenty-five questions to determine his fate. Twenty-five chances to impress. When the test takes an unexpected and tragic turn, Idir is handed the power of life and death. 

How do you value a life when all you have is multiple choice?  

©2019 Sylvain Neuvel (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing

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"Thought-provoking and disturbing. A cautionary tale illuminated with dark enlightenment." (Kirkus, starred review)

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Thought provoking

A really well written short story about an interesting subject. I was hooked from the start and really enjoyed it throughout

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Outstanding!

I loved the Themis Files so I had high hopes for this. It blew my expectations out of the water!

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This is not for the feint hearted

Heavy story and so typical of the way government acts in situations like this. Food for thought

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Wow, just wow

What a powerful story. This will stay with me for a long time. A dystopian future that is not too far removed from our possible reality. The narration was excellent. Thoroughly recommend.

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Great short story

I was amazed at how immersed I was in such a short period of time. I was thrown hugely off with the twists. Great book.

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Enjoyable short story

This was a shocking, poignant, funny in places, sad but enjoyable read. I’m glad I gave it a chance.

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Really interesting concept well written

This book combines fantastic writing with a hell of a narrative, once I started listening I didn't want to stop. Fantastic

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Brilliant

I would recommend this to anyway! Such a great short story! Very engaging and moving

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Chilling

It was gripping story and an interesting take on what it requires to be a citizen.

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A potent powerful performance

It's rare for an audiobook to actually get my adrenaline pumping but this one sure did. This story is going to haunt me for years. Niel Shah's narration is flawless, raw and emotional. All I can say is that it blew me away

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