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224 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439412810
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When sixteen people are called together for the reading of wealthy Sam Westing's will, they are surprised to learn that the will is actually a contest in which they are all to participate. Working with partners, the potential heirs take their clu...
Community Reviews Summary of 19,454 reviews
Moods
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
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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Graphic
Death, Ableism, RacismModerate
Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, BloodMinor
Suicide
224 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439412810
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When sixteen people are called together for the reading of wealthy Sam Westing's will, they are surprised to learn that the will is actually a contest in which they are all to participate. Working with partners, the potential heirs take their clu...
Community Reviews Summary of 19,454 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Ableism, RacismModerate
Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, BloodMinor
Suicide