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The Test
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
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The Test
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Publisher's 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?
What the critics say
"Thought-provoking and disturbing. A cautionary tale illuminated with dark enlightenment." (Kirkus, starred review)
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- Charlene Dokter
- 2022-09-01
Short and Satisfying
This was a well written psychological jumping point. it makes mecwant to share it and argue over everything! in a fun way, of course.
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- Langer MD
- 2019-08-28
Excellent, cerebral, if a little short
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.
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- Jenna B.
- 2022-09-16
Lots of shock and awe here.
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.
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- Alisha
- 2023-07-15
psychologicaly intense and intriguing :)
a very deep and psychological focus on the human condition. I definitely enjoyed this story
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- Michael Ash
- 2021-10-05
Narration is amazing
Neuvel is one of the best writers of duologue working today. This book works on every level. a rightful and thought provoking read.
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- Maggie Reid
- 2022-04-04
Sad, but possible
Such an interesting idea on how to know what a person is really like. I could see this becoming a possibility one day, and the story highlighted the problems that this idea could create.
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- Tracey Lough
- 2019-08-22
Favorite Book I've Read This Year
So far (August) this is the best book I've read this year. I loved everything about it.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-06-22
Awesome book very concise!
Great book, did enjoy the performance as well but felt the British accent wasn’t very great but the other accents were awesome!
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- Janelle M
- 2020-01-08
Emotionally devastating
Sylvain Neuvel has quickly become one of my favourite authors. I listened to this in one sitting as I could not bring myself to pause it.
Wonderful story, even if it has left me sobbing!
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- Sol a.
- 2020-10-18
Love this short...
Very interesting perspective, really made me like the main character! I would recommend d this book as a good read
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