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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 Dystopian Fiction Genre Fiction Hard Science Fiction Political Science Fiction Scary Thought-Provoking

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"Thought-provoking and disturbing. A cautionary tale illuminated with dark enlightenment." (Kirkus, starred review)
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totally horrific but just a good story. tremendous voice acting and great writing, perfect for a short story.

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I was amazed at how immersed I was in such a short period of time. I was thrown hugely off with the twists. Great book.

Great short story

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But oh so believable when you see how asylum seekers are already being treated in this and many other countries. Frightening and sad.

Shocking

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Excellent short story- will look out for this author. Very original and very thoughtful. A cut above the sci-fi stuff out there.

Excellent thought provoking and gripping

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Full of surprises, really enjoyed this read and its intense but original take on issues of immigration and psychology

very otiginal

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