A review by chrisljm
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 The premise sounded so intriguing to me at first, but I ended up not being invested in the story at all. I found it to have not enough story and the mystery a bit convoluted to follow along. 

 

Why was Angela even setting bombs? I understand why she made one for herself, but why did she bomb the two restaurants...

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Ableism, Self harm, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Car accident