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The Appeal (The Appeal, #1)
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This is not only a tricky book to read but a tricky book to review. 🤔
Make sure to have your thinking cap on while reading this debut novel by Janice Hallett.
All you know in the beginning is that someone was murdered, someone was sent to prison, and it's up to you, the reader, to figure out the who, what, when, where, and how. 🕵️♀️
This book is like reading 400 pages of an email chain and all the while you are trying to put the puzzle pieces together. It's an ingenious idea making for a compelling read. I'll admit to some confusion amongst the characters as there are many players involved and I did have a hard time keeping them all straight. While the style of this novel did work for me I can see other readers struggling with it. This won't be for everyone but I do have to commend Hallett for putting her own spin on the mystery novel. One of my suspicions was proven correct but there were other little and some bigger surprises along the way making my reading experience a worthwhile one. This book did start to get drawn out at the end. Maybe some editing here or there would have benefited this book. Still, I am so happy to have read this for the unusual journey it brought me on. 4 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for my complimentary copy.
Make sure to have your thinking cap on while reading this debut novel by Janice Hallett.
All you know in the beginning is that someone was murdered, someone was sent to prison, and it's up to you, the reader, to figure out the who, what, when, where, and how. 🕵️♀️
This book is like reading 400 pages of an email chain and all the while you are trying to put the puzzle pieces together. It's an ingenious idea making for a compelling read. I'll admit to some confusion amongst the characters as there are many players involved and I did have a hard time keeping them all straight. While the style of this novel did work for me I can see other readers struggling with it. This won't be for everyone but I do have to commend Hallett for putting her own spin on the mystery novel. One of my suspicions was proven correct but there were other little and some bigger surprises along the way making my reading experience a worthwhile one. This book did start to get drawn out at the end. Maybe some editing here or there would have benefited this book. Still, I am so happy to have read this for the unusual journey it brought me on. 4 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for my complimentary copy.
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September 22, 2020
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September 22, 2020
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August 19, 2021
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August 19, 2021
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November 17, 2021
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November 22, 2021
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Nov 22, 2021 07:47AM
Wonderful review! 💝 I will be reading this soon and I am more excited to start now!
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Jayme wrote: "Wonderful review! 💝 I will be reading this soon and I am more excited to start now!"
Thank you, Jayme! 💖 This is a very unique reading experience and one that I can't wait to hear your thoughts on.
Thank you, Jayme! 💖 This is a very unique reading experience and one that I can't wait to hear your thoughts on.
I have the widget, thinking I should go ahead and download it! I'm a bit nervous about the structure though. Thrilled you had a 4 star experience Michelle!
Well, that's a bit different and I know I would be totally lost with this one not being a super sleuth like you, Michelle. Great review and really glad you enjoyed it! :-D
Sounds interesting and outside of the norm, which is always good! I’m really considering this one sooner than later now. Wonderful review, Michelle! 💕
Melissa wrote: "It definitely sounds like a different kind of read, but in a good way. Terrfic review, Michelle! :)"
Thank you, Melissa! 💛 It's always refreshing to read something a little different.
Thank you, Melissa! 💛 It's always refreshing to read something a little different.
Holly wrote: "I have the widget, thinking I should go ahead and download it! I'm a bit nervous about the structure though. Thrilled you had a 4 star experience Michelle!"
Thanks, Holly! 💕 I took me a little bit to wrap my head around the unusual structure.
Thanks, Holly! 💕 I took me a little bit to wrap my head around the unusual structure.
Terrie wrote: "Well, that's a bit different and I know I would be totally lost with this one not being a super sleuth like you, Michelle. Great review and really glad you enjoyed it! :-D"
Haha! Thanks, Terrie! 💜 I was completely baffled throughout so I think I need to return my super sleuth badge. 😉
Haha! Thanks, Terrie! 💜 I was completely baffled throughout so I think I need to return my super sleuth badge. 😉
Catherine wrote: "Sounds interesting and outside of the norm, which is always good! I’m really considering this one now. Wonderful review, Michelle! 💕"
Thanks very much, Catherine! 😍 Just make sure to have time to dedicate to this because it's not one that you pick up and put down on a whim.
Thanks very much, Catherine! 😍 Just make sure to have time to dedicate to this because it's not one that you pick up and put down on a whim.
Very helpful review, Michelle! I'll make sure I only pick this one up when I feel like dialing my brain power up to 100. ;)
Regina wrote: "Very helpful review, Michelle! I'll make sure I only pick this one up when I feel like dialing my brain power up to 100. ;)"
Thanks so much, Regina! 💜 I think that is a wise choice. This is not a beach-y read.
Thanks so much, Regina! 💜 I think that is a wise choice. This is not a beach-y read.
Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "I loved this review...I'm going to look for this❤️"
Yay! Thanks, Tamar! 💗
Yay! Thanks, Tamar! 💗
Fantastic review, Michelle! 💕 I'm still torn on downloading this one though. Lol! I'll probably have to read it without my indulgence of a glass of wine! 🤣
Michael wrote: "Fantastic review, Michelle! 💕 I'm still torn on downloading this one though. Lol! I'll probably have to read it without my indulgence of a glass of wine! 🤣"
Haha! Thanks, Michael! 💗 Probably a good idea to remain sober for this one or you'll be doing a lot of re-reading. 🥴
Haha! Thanks, Michael! 💗 Probably a good idea to remain sober for this one or you'll be doing a lot of re-reading. 🥴
Melissa (LifeFullyBooked) wrote: "Your review has intrigued me. I have been really debating about whether to download or now."
Thanks, Melissa! 💜 To download or not to download is one decision that I hate making, LOL!
Thanks, Melissa! 💜 To download or not to download is one decision that I hate making, LOL!
Very helpful review, Michelle! I'm intrigued by the format but it's good to know what I'm jumping into. Happy it was worthwhile!
Kat wrote: "Fascinating review, Michelle! You have piqued my curiosity for sure. 💕"
Thank you so much, Kat! 💗 It's a really creative and unique way to write a mystery novel. I was impressed.
Thank you so much, Kat! 💗 It's a really creative and unique way to write a mystery novel. I was impressed.
Tina wrote: "I think this one sounds clever! A great review Michelle!! 👍🏼"
Thank you, Tina! 💚 This book is so clever that it's hard to believe this is her debut.
Thank you, Tina! 💚 This book is so clever that it's hard to believe this is her debut.
Derek wrote: "Very helpful review, Michelle! I'm intrigued by the format but it's good to know what I'm jumping into. Happy it was worthwhile!"
Thank you, Derek! 🧡 It took me a little bit to adjust to the format but once I did the pages practically turned themselves.
Thank you, Derek! 🧡 It took me a little bit to adjust to the format but once I did the pages practically turned themselves.
Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Michelle! This format didn’t work for me.🙁"
Thanks, Kaceey! 💜 I'm sorry to hear that it didn't work out for you. I have a feeling it won't work for a lot of people. I hope whatever you are reading now is a 5 star worthy book.
Thanks, Kaceey! 💜 I'm sorry to hear that it didn't work out for you. I have a feeling it won't work for a lot of people. I hope whatever you are reading now is a 5 star worthy book.
©hrissie ❁ Wor(l)ds*Of*Wonders wrote: "Sounds like a puzzl-ing read! Great review, Michelle! :)"
Haha! Thanks, Chrissie! 💛
Haha! Thanks, Chrissie! 💛
Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "An excellent and enticing review, Michelle. ❤📚"
Thank you very much, Sandy! 💖
Thank you very much, Sandy! 💖
Awesome review, Michelle!! I love a good mystery where the reader plays detective! 😄 So happy you enjoyed! 💕
Great review and good to know. I will wait to read this until I’m ready to do some mental gymnastics.
Great review, Michelle! I have this coming up, so it’s good to know you enjoyed! It sounds like I should take extra notes while reading this one.
Iiiiinteresting. You have me really intrigued now, I always love something a bit different and when authors take risks.