The Red Sea Sharks
The Red Sea Sharks
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Middle East • 1950s
2012
Adult
9-12 years
Super Short Summary
In The Red Sea Sharks, Tintin and Captain Haddock uncover a sinister arms trade and slave trafficking operation while pursuing a mysterious adversary. Their adventure takes them across the Middle East and Red Sea, navigating perilous situations and enlisting help from old friends. Themes of friendship, bravery, and justice are interwoven throughout the narrative.
Adventurous
Exciting
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Red Sea Sharks by Hergé continues to captivate with its intricate art and thrilling narrative. The story tackles serious themes such as human trafficking, providing depth beyond typical adventure fare. However, some critics feel the plot's pace is uneven and certain elements have not aged well culturally. Overall, it remains a compelling entry in the Tintin series.
Who Should Read The Red Sea Sharks?
Fans of The Red Sea Sharks by Hergé likely enjoy adventurous, visually-driven narratives, akin to The Adventures of Tintin series. They appreciate witty humor, global escapades, and vivid illustrations—elements also found in Asterix and The Adventures of Asterix series. These readers relish cultural exploration and clever, heroic protagonists.
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The Red Sea Sharks is the nineteenth volume in The Adventures of Tintin comic series, first serialized in 1958 and known for its sharp critique of arms dealing and slave trade.
The story includes a variety of aircraft and maritime vessels, and Hergé took care to depict them accurately, even using model kits for reference to ensure technical precision.
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Hergé introduced a character inspired by the real-life Ghanaian diplomat and politician Kofi Awoonor, showcasing his interest in global political contexts.
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Novel • Fiction
Middle East • 1950s
2012
Adult
9-12 years
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