A review by jillgoober
The Appeal by Janice Hallett

challenging mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I could not stop reading this book. It was impossible to put down. I loved the epistolary style and the fact that you had to gather information yourself from emails & texts primarily. The underlying drama in this community theatre group was hilarious despite a murder eventually happening. I think this author really has a knack for building a character - especially because there are so many of them. You might think you've guessed what's going on the whole time but, I promise you, there's a whole other layer you aren't aware of. I highly recommend if you like character-driven books and don't mind the epistolary style.