The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin

192 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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 Special Anniversary Edition For twenty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite and is now being reissued with a brand-new jacket by Kevin Hawkes and an introduction by Ann Durell. This highl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19,452 reviews

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 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | 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: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

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