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A review by lovesarahmae
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
#TheWestingGame by #EllenRaskin
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My stands-the-test-of-time run has run out. The Westing Game, a favorite of past generations, has perhaps run its course. The plot is semi-solid: the mystery is deep, the premise of competeting to find a killer, and win the inheritance holds up. It could be adapted into a fun limited series or movie, but so many of the characterizations are woefully outdated. I loved this book as a kid, but kids today are going to be uncomfortable with the language, protrayl of women, Asians, and the disabled. Do not recommend for 2023.
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My stands-the-test-of-time run has run out. The Westing Game, a favorite of past generations, has perhaps run its course. The plot is semi-solid: the mystery is deep, the premise of competeting to find a killer, and win the inheritance holds up. It could be adapted into a fun limited series or movie, but so many of the characterizations are woefully outdated. I loved this book as a kid, but kids today are going to be uncomfortable with the language, protrayl of women, Asians, and the disabled. Do not recommend for 2023.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Racism