- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday; 1st edition (1 May 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385408544
- ISBN-13: 978-0385408547
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 15.8 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
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Martha, the youngest daughter of fanatically religious parents, is all too aware that her family is unusual. Taunted and bullied at school, and lonely at home with only postcards from her elder sister to keep her sane, Martha knows there has to be some other way of living. But it is only when she is befriended by the new boy, Scott, that she decides to reveal the terrible secret that has so far kept her in emotional chains.
Carnegie Award-winning author Robert Swindells cleverly draws the reader into Martha's lonely, nightmarish, yet somehow disturbingly and inexplicably comfortable, world by using his mastery of character and mood to create a sense of overpowering tension that is often horrifying but ultimately incredibly sad. Abomination is certainly not a book for the faint-hearted, but lovers of page-turningly gripping suspense coupled with compassionate and forceful storytelling will find it utterly irresistible. --Susan Harrison
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""A dark compelling story of religious intolerance . . . absolutely unmissible."" --The Bookseller
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hi I read this book as a class reader and thought it would be wierd at first but it was excellent. It is about how sisters get in touch on the internet through wierd circumstances. It is about a girl called Martha who belongs to a religous group and cannot wear normal clothes or go out like normal kids. Martha makes one friend at school called Scott who helps her through her problems and makes her feel better. I thought he was very nice as he helped Martha contact her sister through the internet. Scott was a true friend and Martha gained more confidence from this friendship and was able to see her sister. There is a secret about her and her family in the book but you must read it to find out. I learnt a lot from talking about it in class and reading it again. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who loves a good book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this in one sitting - grabbed by the story right from the start. The matter-of-fact mentions of 'Abomination', coupled with the effect it's prescence have on Martha, the narrator, lead to chilling ideas and horrible ideas about what the creature could be! Martha's developing relationship with Scott is always slightly overshadowed by suspense - and it was impossible to stop reading wntil I knew the truth! (Perhaps reading it late at night didn't help!)
However, once the nature of Abomination became clear the story lost the pace and I found the ending somewhat anti-climatic. Still, worth a read - enjoyable and full of suspense. I would certainly recommend it as a great children's/teen read.
However, once the nature of Abomination became clear the story lost the pace and I found the ending somewhat anti-climatic. Still, worth a read - enjoyable and full of suspense. I would certainly recommend it as a great children's/teen read.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think abomination is a very interesting read.It shows life situations such as child snatching and beliefs.Martha and her family belong to a group called the Righteous and Martha has a dark secret but when she meets an amazing boy named Scott she expresses her secret to him.Suprisingly her parents find out and she is being forced to move but can Scott save her by getting in touch with Martha's long lost sister,Mary through the internet.Each chapter starts with both characters talking about the previous day and how they communicate with one another although both come from different backgrounds.I found it exciting wondering what would happen next.I would thoroughly recommend it to other keen readers!
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I bought this for my son as he was doing it in school, but I ended up reading it and I loved it. It says 12+ age wise on it but I think that maybe 8+ would be better as when I was... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Camoranesi
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Martha is bullied at school because of her clothes and introverted personality, but Scott is also new at this school, and feels sorry for Martha. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2009 by TeensReadToo
brilliant story!
I just finished reading it. when I got in the middle I really wanted to read to the end cause I wanted to know what the abomination was. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2008 by Mrs. P. C. Moss
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I read this book in an English lesson when I was in...year 7...maybe 8 or even year 9 i cant really remember, but what I do know is that it was a fantastic read for anyone who... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2007 by Chloe
Abomination - best book in the world
This book is excellent and inspiring, I read it at the age of 10 and still love it. It can be read and enjoyed by anyone of any age. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2005 by Rachel
The secret lies beyond
This book is a sad tale about a old fashoined girl, Martha that has a secret that will she will remember forever. Read more
Published on 16 July 2005 by "beadhead122"
abomination: A TOTAL THRILLER!
“Abomination is a thriller. It races towards an ultimate cliff hanger”
It is a very touching book that moves you as you read it. Read more
It is a very touching book that moves you as you read it. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2003 by Miss Piggy
Abomination
This is an absolutely terrible book. Fortunately I read the book before I giving it to my daughter. Read more
Published on 10 May 2003
Not the best book I've ever read, but
This book had an excellent plot and an interesting style of writing but overall I felt that it could have been so much better. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2003 by "chazzy3762"
My all-time FAVOURITE book, The best book ever!!!!!!!
This book is so brilliant!!! I really like it and can't put it down. I have read it over and over again and definetly recommend it!!!! Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2001
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