The Appeal by Janice Hallett

The Appeal

Janice Hallett

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious tense fast-paced

416 pages | first published 2021

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This murder mystery follows a community rallying around a sick child—but when escalating lies lead to a dead body, everyone is a suspect.The Fairway Players, a local theatre group, is in the midst of rehearsals for an Arthur Miller play, when trag...
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Summary of 4205 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
tense 38%
dark 27%
challenging 20%
funny 19%
adventurous 14%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 7%
sad 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 41%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 29% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.01

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