Review: #888
Title: Land of Black Gold
Series: The Adventures of Tintin – 15th book
Author: Herge.
Comments: Land of Black Gold is perhaps Tintin’s most clever and exciting adventure yet. The Black Gold in the title refers to the petrol used in vehicles and thanks to some sort of odd phenomenon where the petrol used it forcing vehicle engines to explode, Tintin investigates the cause. The number of sheer coincidences is reduced compared to previous adventures, or at least, they don’t seem too farfetched. Perhaps the best aspect is how great the humor works, with plenty of visual gags involving a myriad of characters. The running gags are what makes it so enjoyable. The final third is where all the action and excitement takes place, making it hard to put down.
Rating: 6/10