The Appeal by Janice Hallett

The Appeal

The Appeal #1

Janice Hallett

424 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious tense fast-paced
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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 10,242 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
tense 38%
dark 25%
funny 21%
challenging 20%
adventurous 14%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 6%
sad 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 41%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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