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jenmangler's review
3.0
This book is a lot of fun to read. If you like puzzles and mysteries, you'll want to read it.
luciemariec's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
anabelstl's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
allicatca's review
3.0
Listened to audiobook. I would rate this 3.5 stars. I like the premise and the idea of a puzzle for kids to solve that meant delving into the past. However, even though I have read the Westing Game, I could assume a lot of children have not and it seemed like a prerequisite for reading this book considering how many references to that book were included.
The reader of the audiobook did a very nice job and the pacing of the story was good. I appreciate how the author brought up racism and LGBTQ issues in a way that is respectful and understandable to young children. Satisfying ending.
The reader of the audiobook did a very nice job and the pacing of the story was good. I appreciate how the author brought up racism and LGBTQ issues in a way that is respectful and understandable to young children. Satisfying ending.
freddiereadsalot's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
learned a lot from this one! wished i'd read it as a child
emsartorius's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
johannawilbur's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
roseleaf24's review
4.0
I didn't love this book as much as I expected. Pulling heavily on The Westing Game, the mystery was fun and well-written done, but dragged a bit in places. I loved the Civil Rights story tied in, but all the different voices, and all the different characters got confusing at times.