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bites_of_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Medical content, Alcoholism, Ableism, Murder, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Racism, Suicide, Bullying, Chronic illness, Grief, and Sexism
the_cat_on_a_bookcase's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Death, Ableism, and Murder
lovesarahmae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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My stands-the-test-of-time run has run out. The Westing Game, a favorite of past generations, has perhaps run its course. The plot is semi-solid: the mystery is deep, the premise of competeting to find a killer, and win the inheritance holds up. It could be adapted into a fun limited series or movie, but so many of the characterizations are woefully outdated. I loved this book as a kid, but kids today are going to be uncomfortable with the language, protrayl of women, Asians, and the disabled. Do not recommend for 2023.
Moderate: Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Racism
rey_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There's a lot of characters, but I felt they were all reasonably well developed - mostly focusing on the viewpoint of certain characters helped. I ended up so attached to them that the ending made me quite sad, which was particularly impressive as this book is only about 200 pages long.
The plot was very clever; I was able to figure out some elements before they were revealed, but there were enough twists that I remained invested until the end. I don't think I would've been able to predict the final plot twist, but it did make me re-evaluate the way I'd viewed certain characters throughout the book; I think the reader is successfully mislead in places.
Definitely an enjoyable read.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, Misogyny, and Xenophobia
Minor: Suicide and Alcoholism
odrib's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Ableism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming, and Antisemitism
Minor: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Suicide, Death, and Child death
meganpbennett's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There are some instances of Xenophobia and Ableism, as well as misogyny, and half of the humor is based on pulling people apart. There's a disabled character who gets better by the end (mostly by choice), and the main character's mother has never loved her.
When I got a specific section on chess, I realized where I'd learned about the Queen's Sacrifice. It was this book.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Xenophobia, and Ableism
mortonsspoon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Misogyny