Mr. Pump's Legacy (The Stratoship H.22, Part One) (The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko)

by Hergé

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041601562X
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Methuen Publishing Ltd
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Adorable and filled with explosions

I had heard that the characters in this book were generically sweet and boring (apparently an editor requested something similar to Tintin but starring a whole family), but I decided to get a copy anyway because it's by Herge. And also because I feel like "nice" characters are often called boring unfairly. :p Well, it turns out they ARE generically sweet and boring, but that's actually a plus -- the book is phenomenally action-packed, and the mildness of the kids adds a layer of humor that may or may not be intentional. I love it! XD It actually seems more exciting than a typical Tintin story too, but maybe that's just because the stars seem weaker and more vulnerable. I also like that Jocko is treated a little better than Snowy. The "silly pet gets into trouble" gag is still there, but his owners are more conscientious about rescuing him. It IS weird to see a chimp portrayed as such a good-natured pet, though. ._. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes the combination of cute characters and rip-roaring adventures. Just be warned that it ends on a cliffhanger!