James Shin Hoo
James Hoo added "Shin" to his name to appear more Chinese. He was once a restauranteur and later an inventor. He used to own a restaurant on the 5th floor of Sunset Towers, but it wasn't successful. Mr.Hoo lives in apartment 4C with his wife, Madame Sun Lin Hoo. They have a son named Douglas. James is a grumpy 50 year old man that tends to grumble often about things. He has ulcers from frustration and stressing out about everything and yelling at his son. He thinks Douglas is a dumb jock. James hates the Theodorakis' coffee shop because he thinks they steal his customers. On the other hand, others think that is a kind-hearted man.
James' partner in the Westing Game is Grace Wexler. James and Grace Wexler's clues are,"FRUITED PURPLE WAVES FOR SEA". They think that their clue has something to do with Sydelle Pulaski as she was wearing a purple dress. They also think that "PURPLE FRUITED" may mean that the murderer is E.J. Plum, the lawyer. James thinks Sam Westing's niece may have killed him for his money. He never told anyone that his former wife died of cancer. James sued Westing Paper Company for $25,000 for copying his invention of paper inventions. |