--- product_id: 10047284 title: "The Abominable: A Novel" brand: "dan simmons" price: "£17.20" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10047284-the-abominable-a-novel store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Abominable: A Novel **Brand:** dan simmons **Price:** £17.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Abominable: A Novel by dan simmons - **How much does it cost?** £17.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10047284-the-abominable-a-novel) ## Best For - dan simmons enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dan simmons brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Abominable: A Novel ## Images ![The Abominable: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1ptu99jNpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *IF* you like reading about climbing *by S***B on Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016* If any of these things don't apply to you, you may not enjoy the book.1. You love reading gripping mountain-climbing stories, like K2 and Into Thin Air2. You don't mind a relaxed development pace--you're content to dive into the background. This is not a read-in-one-night thriller--it's 673 pages, and if you've read The Terror, the pace is very similar. That said, I did always feel that there was enough of an impetus to keep me reading, to find out exactly what extraordinary event took place at the end of the climb.3. You enjoy historical fiction.4. You can overlook some egregious cultural stereotyping. Granted, this story takes place in the lead up to WWII, so Simmons' characters were fairly Germanophobic. I'm not sure that it was necessary to go quite so over the top, and the French character J.C. was annoying during his "how do you say..." moments. Since these characterizations account for so little of the actual story, they didn't overly bother me.Bonus points if you've read and enjoyed Simmons' book The Terror. I can't really say anything about the ending without a spoiler and I hate spoilers, but I can say that the "Abominable" that the title refers to is truly abominable, and was not at all expected. A few images bothered me for a couple of days, especially because I have young children. That's all I can say.Otherwise, I enjoyed The Abominable immensely. I love well-researched books, and Simmons is one of the top researchers today, IMHO. I love books I can get lost in, and I spent a very pleasant sixteen hours reading this book. As others have said, it will appeal to a very particular taste. I think it's most important that you love reading about mountain climbing and everything that's involved. I've never climbed a mountain and never will, but reading about expeditions almost feels like Sci Fi to me, given the extreme conditions and high death rates. I loved it. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Mixed rwCtion *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018* I liked the book, but not well enough to recommend it. The first two thirds include endlessly detailed descriptions of mountain climbing techniques and terminology. Much of that could have been edited out for the sake of a better narrative. The last third is a pretty improbable clock-and-dagger scenario on the slopes of Everest. And p.s., this is NOT about the abominable snowman or yeti. If you expect some a story like Simmons told in The Terror, you won't find it. ### ⭐⭐ Not a typical Simmons read for me *by L***O on Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019* I love all his books, period. But, I also know that when I pick one up, it is going to be a mix of true history and fiction. I love the way the author melds history and the supernatural or unexpected. I like historical fiction, and even though his books go the extra mile on the fiction part, I always learn something new about history. I love how he allows stories to slowly unfold with very thought provoking twists. I find myself pausing to think about what I have just read. BUT, this book was so bloated, so slow, so repetitive, so contrived, I could not finish it, even though I love most books based on this subject matter. One device I absolutely cant stand is when authors try to catch the reader up on history or backstory by revealing it through tedious dialogue. In this book, Simmons uses that device ad infinitum. And the characters are so contrived, so one dimensional, so sterotyped, I just could not get through it.Highly recommend this and my favorite of the author's, The Terror. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10047284-the-abominable-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10047284-the-abominable-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*