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The Test

Sylvain Neuvel

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Jan 12, 2022 Shiva rated it it was amazing

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Dec 27, 2023 T.ScottReviews rated it it was amazing

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#11 read of 2023

This novella truly packed a punch. It starts off with Idir going in to take his citizenship test in a bid to keep his family in the UK after fleeing from Iran then something horrific happens that changes everything.

This is not an easy read. It opens our eyes to the (frankly mindboggling) questions that people looking for British citizenship are aske ...more

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Oct 23, 2021 Ann rated it it was amazing

I agree with the Black Mirror vibes. This was well-crafted and fast-paced and there was enough reflection on the test, I didn't feel that it was too short. ...more

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