King Ottokar's Sceptre
King Ottokar's Sceptre
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Europe • 1930s
1997
Adult
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
In Hergé's King Ottokar's Sceptre, a person named Tintin helps uncover a plot against the monarchy of a fictional country called Syldavia. Through intrigue and adventure, Tintin strives to ensure the safety of the kingdom by safeguarding a symbolic object that holds significance in preventing a political upheaval.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Exciting
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
King Ottokar's Sceptre is praised for its engaging plot and detailed illustrations, typical of Hergé's works. Readers appreciate the political intrigue and adventure. However, some critiques mention dated stereotypes. Overall, it remains a beloved classic in the Tintin series, valued for its artistry and storytelling.
Who Should Read King Ottokar's Sceptre?
A reader who enjoys King Ottokar's Sceptre by Hergé would likely appreciate adventurous tales with historical and political intrigue. Fans of The Adventures of Tintin series or books like The Secret of the Unicorn and Indiana Jones: The Peril at Delphi would find this graphic novel engaging and entertaining.
13,632 ratings
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King Ottokar's Sceptre was first serialized in 1938–1939 in the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle, and it is the eighth volume in Hergé's The Adventures of Tintin series.
The fictional countries of Syldavia and Borduria, introduced in King Ottokar's Sceptre, are said to be inspired by the political landscape of Eastern Europe during the 1930s.
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Hergé's meticulous research for King Ottokar's Sceptre included studying photographs and books about Balkan countries to authentically depict the setting and culture in the story.
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Novel • Fiction
Europe • 1930s
1997
Adult
8-12 years
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