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The Christmas Appeal
by Janice Hallett
The Christmas Appeal is a really fun return to the world of the Fairway Players. Just like Janice Hallett's other books, it is a written as a compilation of letters, emails, interview transcripts, messages etc. It's a strange format to start with, but I have always found it very easy to sink into after just a few pages. The picture builds in a really engaging way as clues come together.
The Christmas Appeal is a short festive novella following the chaotic amateur theatre group from The Appeal. The characters are just as you might remember; full of wit, sarcasm, attempts at undermining each other, and an almighty talent for getting into the most ridiculous situations. Whilst this story does involve a dead body, it is much more light-hearted and humorous. The brilliant setting of a pantomime helps to increase the silliness and adds some levity.
Recommended for fans of The Appeal. Whilst you could read this without reading The Appeal first, you won't get as much out of it, so I recommend it as a fun followup.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
The Christmas Appeal is a short festive novella following the chaotic amateur theatre group from The Appeal. The characters are just as you might remember; full of wit, sarcasm, attempts at undermining each other, and an almighty talent for getting into the most ridiculous situations. Whilst this story does involve a dead body, it is much more light-hearted and humorous. The brilliant setting of a pantomime helps to increase the silliness and adds some levity.
Recommended for fans of The Appeal. Whilst you could read this without reading The Appeal first, you won't get as much out of it, so I recommend it as a fun followup.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.