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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Reading The Westing Game feels a lot like playing a round of Clue—sixteen quirky characters, a mysterious death, a will with a twist, and a high-stakes game set in motion by a reclusive millionaire. But Ellen Raskin’s classic is more than just a whodunit. It’s a smart, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful story about identity, community, and second chances. At the heart of it is Turtle Wexler, a sharp and underestimated kid who slowly emerges as the story’s real hero. The novel’s fast pace, shifting points of view, and cryptic clues keep you guessing, while deeper moments—like Judge Ford’s backstory or the hidden motivations behind the heirs—add emotional weight. The Westing Game manages to be clever without being confusing, and heartfelt without getting heavy. It’s a puzzle you’ll enjoy solving, with a payoff that’s both satisfying and meaningful.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A book that definitely needs a reread someday. 4.5 stars.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
DNF at 14% because my library ebook is expiring. I forgot that I only like to read middle grade in physical format, and I just couldn't be bothered to keep going with this.
I probably would have liked this has I encountered it as a kid, but now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I probably would have liked this has I encountered it as a kid, but now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯