Tintin in TibetTintin in Tibet
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What it's about
A newspaper headline reports a plane crash in Nepal with no survivors. Tintin learns his friend Chang was on board but becomes convinced he's still alive, and he sets out for the crash site with Captain Haddock.
Why it's worth reading
It's on the Guardian's list of 1,000 novels everyone must read. It's an adventure comic about friendship and refusing to give up.
You'll love it if you liked
The Castafiore Emerald
The Crab with the Golden Claws
The HobbitGood to know
It's a graphic album for all ages. You don't need to read the other Tintin books first.
By the numbers
- Readers74 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics30 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller6 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #195 of the 504 fantasy books we rank
- #440 of the 924 classics we rank
- #1381 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Tintin in Tibet worth reading?
Yes. It's on the Guardian's list of 1,000 novels everyone must read. It ranks #1,381 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Tintin in Tibet about?
A newspaper headline reports a plane crash in Nepal with no survivors. Tintin learns his friend Chang was on board but becomes convinced he's still alive, and he sets out for the crash site with Captain Haddock.
How long does it take to read Tintin in Tibet?
About 2 hours (62 pages), or about 4 days at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Tintin in Tibet?
If you liked it, try The Castafiore Emerald by Georges Remi Herge, The Crab with the Golden Claws by Georges Remi Herge or The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien.