Reviewed by Oscar
Rating: High Five!
Who I'd Recommend to: Fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library, and other fun mystery books.
Synopsis (from Amazon): A 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 possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, on things for sure: Sam Westing may be dead…but that won’t stop him from playing one last game!
Rating: High Five!
Who I'd Recommend to: Fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library, and other fun mystery books.
Synopsis (from Amazon): A 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 possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, on things for sure: Sam Westing may be dead…but that won’t stop him from playing one last game!
Thoughts: This book took me by surprise. Every time you think you know something, you turn the page and you're wrong. I loved how Ellen Raskin added twists at every corner. The connections between the characters were so interesting. I also loved the clues and how they fit into the story. Another thing that made the Westing Game so amazing is the humor, and the creative characters. Overall, the Westing Game is a creative, funny, twisty book that's like reading a giant game of Clue.
