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The Red Sea Sharks

Hergé
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The Red Sea Sharks

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Hergé

The Red Sea Sharks

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Action & Adventure

French Literature
Setting

Middle East • 1950s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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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

4.4

11,301 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.4

11,301 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Action & Adventure

French Literature
Setting

Middle East • 1950s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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