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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
Ah, what a gem of a book. This had me hooked for a couple of days as I lived the torture of putting on a Christmas panto via the various WhatsApp messages flying around between those involved. I had been contemplating moving house to a more remote community recently, but after reading this, I'm seriously wondering if that's ideal, given the amount of backbiting and sarcasm in the local theatre group.
I haven't read The Appeal, and if I had, I'd undoubtedly understand a little more about what was happening at the beginning and end with the lawyers involved in reviewing the case. That said, it did not detract from thoroughly enjoying the unravelling of the mystery this book describes, and it had some genuine laugh-out-loud moments. I think some of my favourite moments were the messages between Sarah-Jane and her husband and son.
This is a perfect book for the festive season.
I haven't read The Appeal, and if I had, I'd undoubtedly understand a little more about what was happening at the beginning and end with the lawyers involved in reviewing the case. That said, it did not detract from thoroughly enjoying the unravelling of the mystery this book describes, and it had some genuine laugh-out-loud moments. I think some of my favourite moments were the messages between Sarah-Jane and her husband and son.
This is a perfect book for the festive season.
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was fine - this was a new series to me so perhaps starting with book 1.5 wasn't the best move, but it was a light, entertaining mystery.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I just love Janice Hallett’s writing style! This was the perfect holiday mystery to break up all the Hallmark type books that are typically read around the holidays. The only thing that negatively impacted my reading experience was that I didn’t remember all of the characters/some of the plot from her previous novel, The Appeal. But I was still able to read and understand most of it! This made for a fun and enjoyable read!
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes