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The Tintin 2015 Reading Challenge: The Crab with the Golden Claws
Next up in my Tintin Reading Challenge is The Crab with the Golden Claws. (Last time I read King Ottokar’s Sceptre). It’s been a while since I’ve posted on Tintin and, as before, I’m behind schedule so expect a few more Tintin posts close together soon 🙂 Another of my favourites – probably because it’s…
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The Tintin 2015 Reading Challenge: King Ottokar’s Sceptre
The next entry in my Tintin Reading Challenge is King Ottokar’s Sceptre. (Previous entry is The Black Island). While I’m still running behind, I’m confident I can finish them all in 2015! And so, here’s my review: I felt Ottokar’s Sceptre was ‘only’ good rather than great. It’s not that there are any clear faults…
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The Tintin 2015 Reading Challenge: The Black Island
Continuing my Tintin Reading Challenge is an entry for The Black Island. (Last time I read The Broken Ear). I’m actually running behind, so somewhere between now and December I’m going to have to post a few extra reviews in one month, but for now – here’s my response to the 7th adventure: Fantastic! Not…
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The Tintin 2015 Reading Challenge: The Broken Ear
Finally posting the third entry in my 2015 Tintin reading challenge tonight with The Broken Ear! (So far I’ve also read Cigars & The Blue Lotus). This one’s a solid entry into the Tintin series for me– and a solid Tintin story is still pretty ace when you get down to it, but ultimately, it’s…
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The Tintin 2015 Reading Challenge: The Blue Lotus
Continuing my 2015 Tintin reading challenge tonight with The Blue Lotus. Earlier in the month I read Cigars of the Pharaoh and the storyline from that volume actually wraps up here. The Blue Lotus is a special one for a few reasons, it’s got a pretty fantastic cover and some wonderful large panels, especially when…
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The Tintin 2015 Reading Challenge: Cigars of the Pharaoh
So, a while back I decided to read all the Tintin books in 2015, which I’m really looking forward to. The challenge itself is pretty simple – I have to read about 2 a month. What might take a bit of time will be tracking down the first few and the last one. (The others…
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