The Westing Game

Modern classic is very accurate, I recently read this as an adult after many years since my first read-through as a teen. The book is actually better than I remembered and I greatly enjoyed it. I really can't describe it here without spoilers, so just go ahead and read it, you won't be disappointed.

I have to say that if I could give this twenty stars, I would! If mystery is your thing, then this is the book for you. I followed this storyline so eagerly I had completed the book in one day. Sort of a shame I didn’t slow down and enjoy it more! The ending is fantastic and the entire book keeps you guessing. Only a genius could figure out how it would end; you never even know if it was actually a “whodunnit” until the very end! So mysterious and well written. The cover is so cute and nice looking. It arrived on time, in good shape, and as pictured. Great buy!

I purchased this because I owned the book as a child, and liked the story so much I wanted a copy for myself. This is about a group of people who move into a new condo building. What begins mostly as a group of strangers, they find out they might have might have more in common than they think when a rich, old millionaire turns up dead and they're all listed as potential heirs to his fortune. Even though the novel is considered young adult, I think it holds up well to read over and over again. It has a couple of slightly spooky or creepy parts to it, and is also pretty witty. And the mystery keeps you guessing throughout the story. It's a good mystery for older audiences as much as is it for middle-school aged kids.

This book had an unfair advantage over all others I've read this year, it had my undivided, uncompromised, candle lit attention. It really picked up well and the plethora of characters grew on me. It is loaded with twists and turns that kept me interested and turning pages. My favorite line was an introspection by a 17 year old. Funny enough it still applies to most social interactions "He couldn't think of a single thing to say that wasn't stupid or childish or childishly stupid." This book was assigned to my son as reading material for 8th grade, logically I got a copy to discuss with him. Four stars. This is good material to spark and inspire young minds. No brainer for a Newbery Medal.

A childhood favorite of mine that I had to share with my own children. I recall being confused the first time I read it, but I genuinely enjoyed it. If you like a suspenseful book that you can go back to each time you read it and find something new this is the book for you. Even as an adult I’ve enjoyed reading it again, aloud with my youngest.