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The Adventures of TinTin in the Land of the Soviets by Hergé
2 reviews
jacob_dion's review against another edition
1.5
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
phenaproxima's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Despite their significant flaws, I love the Tintin stories...but this one is a total waste of time except as (arguably) a historical curiosity. It's clangingly obvious anti-communist propaganda from nearly a century ago. So it was pretty terrible, but overall I found it too silly and archaic to be outright offensive (although it came close several times).
This was a quick read but short on charm and, like most propaganda, dumber than a bag of lobotomized hammers. Tintin himself is not especially likeable. Even the artwork is a significant downgrade from every other Tintin adventure, and it's not even in color.
Frankly, if it wasn't part of a complete box set, this would be in my recycling bin right now...but for the time being, I'm just gonna to try to forget it exists.
This was a quick read but short on charm and, like most propaganda, dumber than a bag of lobotomized hammers. Tintin himself is not especially likeable. Even the artwork is a significant downgrade from every other Tintin adventure, and it's not even in color.
Frankly, if it wasn't part of a complete box set, this would be in my recycling bin right now...but for the time being, I'm just gonna to try to forget it exists.
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
There is a brief, racist depiction of Asian people. The Soviets, to a one, are either pitiable sad bastards, or stupid/violent.
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