216 pages • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: penguin group
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,298 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
funny 39%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 11%
tense 10%
emotional 7%
hopeful 6%
reflective 5%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 37% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | 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: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Racism, AbleismModerate
Blood, Alcohol, Body shamingMinor
Suicide, Alcoholism, Sexism216 pages • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: penguin group
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,298 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
funny 39%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 11%
tense 10%
emotional 7%
hopeful 6%
reflective 5%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 37% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | 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: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, AbleismModerate
Blood, Alcohol, Body shamingMinor
Suicide, Alcoholism, Sexism