A review by shahrun
Abomination by Robert Swindells

5.0

This is a quite fast paced thriller aimed at a teenage audience. The story is told in first person by the two central characters Martha and Scott - who are both 12 - with them telling their version of events in (mostly) alternating chapters. Their blossoming relationship completely transforms Martha’s life in particular. I really loved both of them and their bond. I correctly guessed the Abomination. As an adult reading this I was so angry with Martha’s Mother and Father. Religion that causes this outcome and their attitudes makes me so angry. It’s very unnecessary and a total contradiction of their supposed Christiania values (as Martha realises). As someone who ponders such things (as if they really occurred), now the book is over I’m left with many practical questions about what happened next, the book glosses over this to give younger readers a happy ending. Really glad I read this though, be interested to see what else the author has done.