Adventures Of TinTin - Herge. Review on The Adventures Of TinTin - Herge

Years ago, a man named Herge put pencil to paper and created a character known as Tintin. Those who appreciate the film industry might recall there was a recent movie with this subject matter. While not based on any book in particular, the content was about what a reader would expect.

Little, Brown Young Readers has brought the story of Tintin out for a whole new generation of an audience. To ensure everyone will understand, a couple of improvements have been added.

First, there is a listing of all major characters as well as how each contributes to the story. These are rightly listed at the front of the book before the story begins. Second, a section at the back tells about inspirations and quirky touches.

Both ideas are wise. Herge draws an intricate picture of adventure. A young reporter manages to get himself entangled in various capers without trying too hard. Showing who is who uses detailed descriptions and intricate pictures so there is no mistaking one character for another. Once the story is complete, Stuart Tett shares his research of the real life influences which Herge draws upon to create the rich plotlines.