The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin

185 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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This highly inventive mystery involves sixteen people who are invited to the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. They could become millionaires, depending on how they play the tricky and dangerous Westing game, which involves blizzards, burglarie...

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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: 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: 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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