Summary: Investigating a
mysterious plane crash, Tintin discovers he's onto something big! The
case leads Tintin to Scotland, where he learns of a monster that stalks a
lonely island. (image and summary from goodreads.com)
My Review: The Tintin books are so much fun, and you don't even have to read
them in any particular order. I'm a fan of most of the albums, but I
really like this one, as it is just full of so many funny twists and
turns and adventures.
For anyone unfamiliar with Tintin, he is technically a reporter, though
aside from his very first adventure he never actually does any
reporting. He's more of a sleuth and adventurer, traveling to different
countries to solve a crime or a mystery along with his faithful dog,
Snowy.
This particular tale involves counterfeiting and some villainous types
that Tintin is more than familiar with. His detective skills take him
to Scotland this go round, where he gets to don a kilt and head to a
mysterious island.
One of my favorite things about Tintin is the humor--there are a lot of
funny goings on in what could otherwise be scary situations. Someone
that helps out with keeping this light is Snowy. Tintin's little fox
terrier speaks throughout the comics (though his contributions are
lessened when a new character, Captain Haddock, comes on the scene in
later albums). It's never really known if anyone else can hear Snowy's
words, but he provides a good comic relief.
It's also fun to see Tintin's relentless spirit, nothing can get him
down, no, not even if he's been shot! Seriously, you would be amazed
the number of times this kid ends up in hospital only to check himself
out later that day. He is a serious go-getter, always determined to
stop the bad guy and deliver justice to any who have been wronged. He's
not always that clever, however, and Snowy often has to help him get
out of trouble.
The art is always impeccable, Herge always does a grand job of
illustrating these global ventures, and the detail is grand for the
scope of what is being illustrated.
Any fan of a good mystery, a good adventure, and some good humor will enjoy Tintin.
My Rating: Four Stars
For the sensitive reader: Tintin gets into a lot of predicaments, like
being shot, but they're dealt with lightly and he always comes out on
top. Snowy is also a bit of a lush, and gets well drunk in this book.
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