A review by ramalam98
The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
4.25
Definitely one for fans of The Appeal as have the same setting (the theatre group) and some character overlap.
Interpersonal drama alongside a dead body, who knows something? This was nice and short, around half the length of The Appeal, and I read it in an afternoon. It has Hallett’s signature page-turning style and I massively enjoyed reading all the pettiness and drama unfold as the group attempt to put on, and sabotage, a christmas pantomime.
The ARC unfortunately had some formatting issues but this didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book.
I found the ending slightly disappointing, but apart from that this was super enjoyable. The Appeal remains her best work though.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book! This is my honest review.
Interpersonal drama alongside a dead body, who knows something? This was nice and short, around half the length of The Appeal, and I read it in an afternoon. It has Hallett’s signature page-turning style and I massively enjoyed reading all the pettiness and drama unfold as the group attempt to put on, and sabotage, a christmas pantomime.
The ARC unfortunately had some formatting issues but this didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book.
I found the ending slightly disappointing, but apart from that this was super enjoyable. The Appeal remains her best work though.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book! This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Classism
Minor: Death and Domestic abuse