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208 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780881039719
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 June 1997
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 19,446 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 6%
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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Death, Ableism, RacismModerate
Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, BloodMinor
Suicide208 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780881039719
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 June 1997
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 19,446 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 6%
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