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The Test

Written by: Sylvain Neuvel
Narrated by: Neil Shah
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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 Dystopian Genre Fiction Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Fiction

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"Thought-provoking and disturbing. A cautionary tale illuminated with dark enlightenment." (Kirkus, starred review)
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It's an intense ride that left an imprint because of how many things you can focus on. Very well done.

Haunts you

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This is a fantastic little thought experiment novella. It would be great in an anthology of stories, like Ted Chiang would write. This was offered as a daily deal by Audible. Cheap and enjoyable. Great!
I Highly recommend this 9 star out of 10 story.

Excellent, cerebral, if a little short

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I was completely captured by the story. Finished it in one sitting and it will likely stay with me for a long time. The voice acting was good and did the story justice. Definately worth the listen.

Lots of shock and awe here.

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a very deep and psychological focus on the human condition. I definitely enjoyed this story

psychologicaly intense and intriguing :)

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So far (August) this is the best book I've read this year. I loved everything about it.

Favorite Book I've Read This Year

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