The Test

Providing memorable, distinct, and believable voices for every character, narrator Neil Shah creates the atmosphere of the live stage for this chilling dystopian story. A third-world immigrant who believes he's taking a British citizenship test so that he and his family can safely stay in England soon finds himself plunged into a nightmarish world. Shah is especially adept at handling the philosophical repartee between the mystified refugee and his ruthless tormentor, who demands that he make impossible choices. In the tradition of George Orwell's 1984, this novella places listeners in the uncomfortable position of having to consider making those impossible choices themselves. Thoughtful, timely, and an absolutely mesmerizing listening experience. B.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine