The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett

The Christmas Appeal

Janice Hallett

224 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

One dead Santa. A town full of suspects. Will you discover the truth? Christmas in Lower Lockwood, and the Fairway Players are busy rehearsing their festive pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, to raise money for the church roof appeal. But despite ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
funny 74%
lighthearted 58%
adventurous 14%
dark 8%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 22%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 22% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.08

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