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The Testing is Joelle Charbonneau's 2013 YA dystopian novel, the first in a trilogy, set in a post-war future where students undergo lethal aptitude trials to qualify for university.
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The Testing ranks #51 of 59 in the Dystopian Novel ranking, behind Shatter Me, ahead of Restore Me.
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How good is The Testing?
The Testing scores 6.24/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Dystopian Novel category. Commercial YA dystopia with solid reader base; often criticized as derivative of Hunger Games-style selection trials.
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Is The Testing worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.24/10, The Testing is a solid option in Dystopian Novel. See all Dystopian Novel ranked.
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