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abnormalex's review
5.0
Reading this book as a child, I related very heavily to Martha. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, you're constantly told to keep secrets and "act normal" in public. You feel a divide between you and other children and when they inevitably bully you - because you're different and different is WRONG - you're hurt, because all you wanted was to be accepted somewhere. I was cheering for Martha to get out of that situation and find a happy life for herself. This book doesn't pull any punches and has several surprises in store.
kellergeist's review
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
erweatherburn's review
5.0
Having read Swindells' Stone Cold in school, I decided to read Abomination, which I enjoyed even more! I was the perfect age for these books (about 13 or 14) and the stories seemed so intriguingly dark. In this one, Swindells follows the journey of a very unpopular schoolgirl who is often bullied for her strange clothes. It quickly transpires that this is not the fault of the child, but the fault of the family, who lead some very strange lives. As we soon discover, though, some of their behaviours are far more gruesome than some slight neglect when it comes to their daughter's wardrobe. This book is incredibly well written and is the perfect book for young readers.
chazza_k_h's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
evitacademia's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
willowthemoldytoad's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
a_hutchinson19's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0