The Westing GameThe Westing Game
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What it's about
When an eccentric millionaire dies mysteriously, an unlikely group of heirs must figure out the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.
Why it's worth reading
It's on TIME's list of the 100 best young-adult books. It's a puzzle mystery that readers of all ages love solving.
You'll love it if you liked
Holes
A Wrinkle in Time
And Then There Were NoneGood to know
It has a big cast, so keeping notes helps. It's a great family read-aloud.
By the numbers
- Readers52 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics41 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller29 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #104 of the 260 young adult books we rank
- #248 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #494 of the 924 classics we rank
- #1555 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Westing Game worth reading?
Yes. It's on TIME's list of the 100 best young-adult books. It ranks #1,555 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Westing Game about?
When an eccentric millionaire dies mysteriously, an unlikely group of heirs must figure out the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.
How long does it take to read The Westing Game?
About 5 hours (210 pages), or about 10 days at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Westing Game?
If you liked it, try Holes by Louis Sachar, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle or And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.