The Seven Crystal Balls begins on a light note, as Captain Haddock tries to adjust to his new life as a gentleman following the events of Red Rackh...
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Feb 08, 2012
David
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I believe that I have an older version of this particular album, namely because when Tintin is on the train, it is an old steam train as opposed to the electric train depicted in the Black Island. Also, I have noticed that not only are them some continuity errors (Captain Haddock never actually met General Alcazar until this album, but it is suggested that they have met and there is also reference to an adventure on the Red Sea, which does not occur until The Red Sea Sharks), which oddly enough
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Aug 27, 2011
Anna
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Comme pour le dyptique Secret de la Licorne / Trésor de Rackamle rouge, on commence par un album où les protagonistes s'enquièrent du mystère sans trop s'éloigner de chez eux (Moulinsart, désormais demeure du capitaine Haddock, et l'appartement du 26 rue du Labrador que Tintin n'a pas encore laissé) avant de partir à l'aventure dans le deuxième. Ici, le lien entre les deux albums est encore plus fort puisque l'intrigue des 7 boules de cristal ne se dénoue absolument pas à la fin. Il faut attendr
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Aug 02, 2011
Dan
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The Tintin stories for anyone who has read them and understands their history can't be viewed as anything other than groundbreaking. The beginnings of these stories have been around as long as the Lord of the Rings, the illustration and environments in the Tintin books are accurate and extremely detailed. Anyone who has spent even a little time exploring Herge (Georges Remi) can see the painstaking research and adversity he worked through to compose the world around Tintin. His ideas were ahe
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Jul 29, 2011
Catherine
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We love the Tin Tin series since we traveled through the Loire. An expedition comes back from South America, having discovered the tomb of Rascar Capac and brought the mummy back for study. Soon, one by one, the members of the expedition lapse into a coma. Needless to say, One of them is a friend of Calculus' (and one thing I found a minor annoyance throughout the rest of the series-- the hearing aid Calculus procured during Explorers on the Moon was never seen again. It was a good joke for the
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Nov 01, 2010
Sammy
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My review, as published in Tintin Books:
"The Seven Crystal Balls" is a wonderfully atmospheric album, in which fears of the supernatural meld perfectly with the scientific discoveries of the time. Anyone who grew up with the animated TV series will probably recall this one in great detail, as there is so much good material here: particularly notable is the agonising wait in Tarragon's manor, and the marvelous frame of the seven victims waking up on cue in their hospital More...
"The Seven Crystal Balls" is a wonderfully atmospheric album, in which fears of the supernatural meld perfectly with the scientific discoveries of the time. Anyone who grew up with the animated TV series will probably recall this one in great detail, as there is so much good material here: particularly notable is the agonising wait in Tarragon's manor, and the marvelous frame of the seven victims waking up on cue in their hospital More...
Jul 19, 2010
Phillip
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This is my third read through in the past thirty some years that I have owned it. Any of the TinTin books come across with good humor, wit and as a simply cracking adventure.
This book, being part 1 of a full adventure sets up a grand mystery where seven explorers of South American antiquities are threatened by an unexplained sleeping sickness. TinTin's efforts to protect them as well as catch the culprit behind them are illustrated with painstaking precision. It is a handsome grap More...
This book, being part 1 of a full adventure sets up a grand mystery where seven explorers of South American antiquities are threatened by an unexplained sleeping sickness. TinTin's efforts to protect them as well as catch the culprit behind them are illustrated with painstaking precision. It is a handsome grap More...
Jul 06, 2007
Korynn
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I don't know about you but the mummy is this first volume remains one of the creepiest monsters put on paper in my memory. This volume of Tintin is part one of two, and follows the story of the Captain fresh from buying Marlinspike Hall. I especially enjoy the beginning with the Captain's obvious efforts to look "posh" as benefitting his new position as owner of Marlinspike.
If, in your adulthood, you ever wonder about the asexual tone of Tintin, you can't help but look at the re More...
If, in your adulthood, you ever wonder about the asexual tone of Tintin, you can't help but look at the re More...
Nov 20, 2011
Harish Kumar Sharma
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This is more interesting episode than many other of the series!! The plot begins very interestingly and gets tightened as it progresses!!
No need to mention that tin tin is always a page turner and this is no exception!! U will get ur eyes glued to the book til u complete!!
I always wish I have a dog like snowy!! And this episode strengthens it!!
A wonderful detective in tin tin can be seen in this episode!!
No need to mention that tin tin is always a page turner and this is no exception!! U will get ur eyes glued to the book til u complete!!
I always wish I have a dog like snowy!! And this episode strengthens it!!
A wonderful detective in tin tin can be seen in this episode!!
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Aug 11, 2011
Patrick
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While there's some funny stuff about Haddock's newfound wealth and his obsession with monocles, I found myself mostly not caring about the story of THE SEVEN CRYSTAL BALLS. There's a supernatural element here that I do not approve of (while Tintin goes on a lot of wacky adventures, they're always grounded in a magic-free reality), and there's not much humor. A weak entry in the series.
Dec 11, 2010
Carrie
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This book is in the middle of storyline, and I don't have the books that come before and after, so that was disconcerting. I had forgotten how slapstick--and cinematic--these comics are. I love Herge's colors and artwork, and the action and adventure is awesome--I was riveted for all 62 pages and wishing I had the next installment.
Jul 29, 2011
Mathieu
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Mamma mia ! Qu'est ce que j'ai pu avoir peur de cette saloperie de momie de Rascar Capac quand j'étais petit ! J'aimais pas du tout cet album du coup.
Comme souvent, c'est en relisant l'album plus âgé que j'ai vraiment apprécié cette histoire toute baignée de la malédiction de la momie.
Comme souvent, c'est en relisant l'album plus âgé que j'ai vraiment apprécié cette histoire toute baignée de la malédiction de la momie.
Jul 20, 2008
Marco
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Herge's Tintin comics are classics and probably the best of the genre. They really are for all ages,some of my best childhood memories are of reading Tintin or Tinni as he is known in Iceland and I still enjoy reading these books today. What makes the Tintin books so good is they seem to have everything in it that make up a good comicbook, originality, interesting characters, adventure, suspense, great humour and well thought out stories. If I had to chose only one Tintin book to take to a deser
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Dec 08, 2011
Laura
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From BBC Radio 4 Extra:
When explorers return from Peru and fall ill, the intrepid boy reporter is on the case.
This was my first book of Tintin I've read and it's still hard to decide which one is my favorite.
When explorers return from Peru and fall ill, the intrepid boy reporter is on the case.
This was my first book of Tintin I've read and it's still hard to decide which one is my favorite.
Jun 17, 2011
Ririn
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the details are to die for XD and Snowy/Milo! >w<
I'm now obsessed with Tintin's clothes XD
I'm now obsessed with Tintin's clothes XD
Jan 25, 2009
Anna
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A darling story, it was lovely to step back to my childhood and read TinTin again.
Dec 13, 2009
You'd need to read this to know what happens in the 'Prisoners of the Sun'
Sep 18, 2009
David
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I was a bit disappointed with the cliffhanger ending. It was fun to read most of it to Elaine.
Feb 05, 2012
Ariadna73
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No es la mejor de las historias de Tin Tin, pero siempre quedan las viñetas para admirarse del cuidado que el artista tenía con su obra.
Jun 23, 2009
Tamara
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Another Tin Tin adventure. What can I say? Great classical British mystery series.
Jan 29, 2012
Yves
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Cette histoire est un peu plus lente que les précédentes mais elle sert de prélude pour Le Temple du Soleil. Dans ce tome, il y a une malédiction Inca qui rend fous sept chercheurs, dont un ami de Tournesol. Malheureusement pour ce dernier, il est kidnappé après avoir trouvé un bracelet en or. J'aime bien le niveau de comédie de ce tome mais il y a un peu moins d'aventure. Celle-ci se retrouve plutôt dans la suite que j'ai bien hâte de lire.
Nov 15, 2011
Amanda
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First read in about 1990. I reread these books every time I get sick, and I left off at Red Rackham's Treasure last time I was sick. This is one of my favorite Tintin books--Professor Calculus is my favorite character.
Sep 18, 2007
Ine
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semua tentang tintin emang sejuta topan badai....ringan, menghibur, apalagi klo udah ada thomson en thompson..kereeeenn
Nov 19, 2008
Renee
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My 5, 7 & 9 year old read and re-read tin tin comics everyday. They are their absolute favorites right now.
Aug 28, 2007
Inggita
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the most mysterious and dark piece in the Tintin's series - it's "fun with Cuthbert" time as the cover suggests!
Oct 21, 2007
Nlr
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i live with tintins :D the first book i read...captain Haddock is my childhood hero!!
Jan 14, 2008
Olivia
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Tintin continues to show fun, laughter, and absolutely WONDERFUL characters.
