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The Crab with the Golden Claws (1941)

by Hergé

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Series: Tintin (9)

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The classic graphic novel. A can of crab meat turns out to be a small clue to a big mystery! Tintin meets Captain Haddock in his escape and his plan to track down the crooks takes him to an exotic desert city.
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Cute and fun read about a young detective.

I found a few characters to be a bit annoying but overall I enjoyed the read. ( )
  wallace2012 | Nov 4, 2023 |
My review, as posted in Tintin Books

Unfortunately, due to the circumstances of Nazi-occupied Belgium, constraints forced "The Crab with the Golden Claws" to fall back a bit, after the heights reached by King Ottokar’s Sceptre. (As someone who stayed in Belgium after the start of World War II (at the call of the Belgian King Leopold's call for people to return), Herge was setting himself up for controversy. He never sympathised with Nazis, but "Le Soir" itself was staffed by collaborators and it would be a black mark. His friend and editor Raymond De Becker resigned under Nazi oppression. But in the short term, "Le Soir" was a boon for Tintin as it heightened Herge's readership considerably.)

There is a lot to appreciate: Herge's artistry was continually improving, particularly so now that he was aware of the colour endgame that would result from each adventure. Particularly notable are the full-page drawings added to the final version.

Of course, one of the story's biggest contributions to the series was the introduction of Captain Haddock, an expletive-spewing but loveable alcoholic who would become Tintin's closest human friend. The Captain was a hit with both readers and the author himself, and would remain a presence until the series' end some forty years later. Captain Haddock has perhaps the best introduction of any character throughout the series. He is a weak, broken alcoholic who initially distrusts Tintin, going so far as to assault him in mid-flight! His gradual growth toward beloved character is noteworthy and clever. (Even now, upon re-reading, it's jarring to think that this drunk man in the ship's hold will become our second hero!)

While the depiction of the Sahara, Morocco and the ocean is beautiful and vivid, the Arab cultures are less well-defined than those of Syldavia. And it must be said that things take a while to get going. The opening pages are enjoyable to read, but give no sign of the overarching plot that never really materialises.

Herge has certainly come a long way from the days of "chase-capture-escape-chase" that prevailed in Tintin in America, and this is evident in his characters, and in the appearance of a driving plot. But at heart, there are really several set-pieces here. It's not bad, but Herge was stuck writing something less political than he was used to, and sadly it forced his writing style back a stage or two. Not a mis-step, but certainly a pause in proceedings. ( )
  therebelprince | Oct 24, 2023 |
This was my first excursion into the world of Tintin and Snowy but it won't be my last! Hergé's artwork was excellent and the colors vivid; the Open Library's digital edition was essentially created by combining digital photographs of the 1974 Little, Brown edition (translated by Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper and Michael Turner). The story was the perfect blend of adventure and humor for both children and adults. ( )
  leslie.98 | Jun 27, 2023 |
Dupont and Dupond are on the trail of counterfeit 20-franc pieces, and their investigation has turned up a clue leading to the cargo ship Karaboudjan, which Tintin just saw in port. He and Milou sneak on board and discover that the ship is full of opium. Then of course the crew running the cargo ring discover the intrepid boy journalist. How will he get out of this one?

I am reading the Tintins totally out of order. This one is the first to feature Captain Haddock, which is why I borrowed it. And it was delightful. The story moves along really quickly, and it features boats AND airplanes, two of my favourite things. I would certainly recommend this one if you were looking to try a Tintin story. ( )
  rabbitprincess | Jan 29, 2021 |
This was my first excursion into the world of Tintin and Snowy but it won't be my last! Hergé's artwork was excellent and the colors vivid; the Open Library's digital edition was essentially created by combining digital photographs of the 1974 Little, Brown edition (translated by Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper and Michael Turner). The story was the perfect blend of adventure and humor for both children and adults. ( )
  leslie.98 | Aug 18, 2019 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
HergéAuthorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Lonsdale-Cooper, LeslieTranslatormain authorsome editionsconfirmed
Turner, MichaelTranslatormain authorsome editionsconfirmed
Hak, TonyEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Janzon, Allan B.Translatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Janzon, KarinTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Trevethan, MarkTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wahlberg, BjörnTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Zendrera, ConcepciónTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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This is the 1943 redrawn and colourised version of "The Crab with the Golden Claws" (Le Crabe aux pinces d'or). Please, DO NOT COMBINE it with the 1941 original black and white version.
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