The Test by Sylvain Neuvel

The Test

Sylvain Neuvel with Neil Shah (Narrator)

2 hours, 12 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian challenging dark emotional fast-paced
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Description

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,332 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
tense 79%
emotional 45%
challenging 43%
reflective 30%
sad 24%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 89%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 38% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.89

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