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michael5000's review against another edition
3.0
Good Tintin, not great Tintin -- a very linear storyline, essentially one long trip. Some great large-panel illustrations: Tintin waking up from his nightmare at the chessboard ("CHANG!") and the panorama of the wrecked airplane.
Realism doesn't really matter in Tintin, but interesting from an adult perspective: the intro establishes some mountaineering cred for Tintin, but what on earth is the Captain doing on vertical slopes? Also, the good mariner is really pushing the limit of his (hilarious?) alcoholism in this episode -- is that level of whiskey consumption even survivable?
Realism doesn't really matter in Tintin, but interesting from an adult perspective: the intro establishes some mountaineering cred for Tintin, but what on earth is the Captain doing on vertical slopes? Also, the good mariner is really pushing the limit of his (hilarious?) alcoholism in this episode -- is that level of whiskey consumption even survivable?
vaporization's review against another edition
5.0
Just a touching story of friendship. I've read this and watched the episode a million times.
fedor_ulysses's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
pennymine's review against another edition
3.0
As kids, my siblings and I read and re-read all the Tintin books over and over again. They are stories that I strongly asssociate with positive aspects of my childhood.
tommcdonough55's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hmmclean's review
adventurous
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
josephcitron's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mkindness's review against another edition
I don't get the appeal... what am I missing? Is there another Tintin story I should have read? [b:500 Essential Graphic Novels|4015884|500 Essential Graphic Novels The Ultimate Guide|Gene Kannenberg Jr.|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51R%2BaeFuukL._SL75_.jpg|4062354] listed this as the best one...