The Test by Sylvain Neuvel

The Test

Sylvain Neuvel

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

fiction dystopian challenging dark emotional fast-paced

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 4,729 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 79%
challenging 44%
emotional 44%
reflective 28%
sad 22%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 89%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 29% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 38% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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