The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin

192 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

A Newbery Medal WinnerA bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger--and a possibl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,125 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 55%
funny 39%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 11%
tense 10%
emotional 7%
hopeful 6%
reflective 5%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 37% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.01

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