The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin with Jeff Woodman (Narrator)

6 hours, 31 minutes first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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As Samuel G. Westing's 16 heirs gather for the reading of his will, they are elated to find that one of them stands to inherit a cool $200 million. In order to collect it, all he or she has to do is expose Mr. Westing's murderer, who also happens ...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 51%
funny 41%
lighthearted 32%
challenging 13%
tense 10%
emotional 7%
hopeful 5%
reflective 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 38% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.0

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