The Appeal by Janice Hallett

The Appeal

Janice Hallett

448 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell, this international bestseller and “dazzlingly clever” (The Sunday Times, London) murder mystery follows a community rallying around a sick child—but when escalating lies lead to a dead body, everyone ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,532 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 38%
dark 26%
challenging 20%
funny 19%
adventurous 14%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 7%
sad 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 41%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 34% | 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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