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bookwormjimmy 's review for:
The Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Having never read this growing up, it was about time to read all about a classic children's mystery book. When sixteen strangers come together to the reading of Sam Westing's will, they realize that their shared connection is much deeper than any of them thought. And in classic eccentric old man format, they're left with a puzzle to figure out what or who killed him, and the prize is a vast fortune. Who wouldn't jump at the chance? With a diverse cast all with different motives, it's a fun and cozy mystery that'll have you questioning just who to trust.
While there may be a lot of characters and some of them felt a bit underdeveloped, that's besides the point. Everyone is charming in their own way, and all contribute to the overall narrative that makes this so intriguing. I think if 10-year-old me had read this way back when, I definitely would have really enjoyed it. Still, it's just as fun for adults with a bit of whimsy thrown in that you can't help but adore.
While there may be a lot of characters and some of them felt a bit underdeveloped, that's besides the point. Everyone is charming in their own way, and all contribute to the overall narrative that makes this so intriguing. I think if 10-year-old me had read this way back when, I definitely would have really enjoyed it. Still, it's just as fun for adults with a bit of whimsy thrown in that you can't help but adore.