The Test

By: Sylvain Neuvel

Narrated by: Neil Shah

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

Critic reviews

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

Tense, horrible, ultimately heartbreaking

Several times throughout the story, I thought the author would let us off the hook. But the twists & turns kept coming.

Powerful storytelling. So hard to wrap my head around. Frankly, I’m relieved it’s over.

Which makes me feel strangely guilty.

not bad for a freebie

if you like black mirror type stuff this is worth 2 hours. a bit morbid though. not bad.

spoiler alert!

This is a great short story. In the end it ended differently than I expected. based on the way things were going, I anticipated a deeper plot. I figured that it was a simulation within a simulation. I am not disappointed in the story and it ended well. I just wish it was a bit deeper.

Like no other short story I have read / listened to before. Amazing.

I can't really add to the previous reviews. This would be as top five black mirror episode, emotional rollercoaster. I recommend.

excellent

great narrator great story one of the few that kept me focused and riveted on every word. I will certainly be looking for more books written by Sylvnia Neuvel