The Christmas Appeal: A Novella by Janice Hallett

The Christmas Appeal: A Novella

Janice Hallett

208 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

This immersive holiday caper from the “modern Agatha Christie” (The Sunday Times, London) follows the hilarious Fairway Players theater group as they put on a Christmas play—and solve a murder that threatens their production.The Christmas season h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
funny 76%
lighthearted 55%
adventurous 16%
dark 8%
relaxing 7%
reflective 5%
tense 3%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 20%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 41% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 21% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24%

Average rating

4.05

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