Set in near-future Britain, The Test follows Idir as he sits a citizenship exam meant to secure his family's place. What begins as a routine, multiple-choice assessment escalates into an impossible moral dilemma when one question turns deadly.

Neuvel's compact, propulsive narrative examines immigration policy, belonging and the human cost of bureaucratic systems. The story keeps a tight focus on ethical stakes, asking how rules and compassion can clash under pressure.

Short and urgent, the book will appeal to readers of political dystopia, contemporary social critique and moral puzzles. Award-winning author Sylvain Neuvel delivers clarity and immediacy in a sharply observed, high-stakes premise.

Details

• Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
• Pages: 112 • Paperback
• ISBN-10: 1250312833 • ISBN-13: 9781250312839

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