Abomination by Swindells

Abomination

Swindells

3 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction childrens horror young adult dark emotional fast-paced

Description

12 year old Martha is very different from other kids. Her parents are strict members of a religious group. Above all, she must never invite anyone home or their shameful secret will be revealed. But should she keep the Abomination a secret?

Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
hopeful 40%
tense 40%
challenging 30%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 10%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.5

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