Abomination by Swindells

Abomination

Swindells

3 hours, 19 minutes first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction childrens horror young adult dark emotional fast-paced
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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?

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Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 64%
tense 42%
hopeful 35%
challenging 28%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 14%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | Character: 27% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.51

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