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182 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142401200
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 April 2004
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 19,169 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
funny 40%
lighthearted 32%
challenging 12%
tense 10%
emotional 7%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%
dark 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 37% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Ableism, RacismModerate
Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, BloodMinor
Suicide182 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142401200
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 April 2004
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 19,169 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
funny 40%
lighthearted 32%
challenging 12%
tense 10%
emotional 7%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%
dark 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 37% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Ableism, RacismModerate
Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, BloodMinor
Suicide