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It is the most adult Tintin book. And for that reason, it is unforgettable.

The album is dominated by the greens and golds of Marlinspike’s gardens. Unlike the dark, moody The Calculus Affair , this book is sunny and bright, contrasting with the paranoid interior world of the characters. les bijoux de la castafiore

Today, it is considered by many scholars (including Michael Farr and Harry Thompson) as one of Hergé’s top three albums. It is praised for its maturity, its quiet humor, and its structural daring. It is the most adult Tintin book

In French, a magpie is une pie . The slang for a thief is un piqueur (related to piquer , to steal). But more cleverly: the magpie is a natural thief, acting on instinct. By making the culprit a bird, Hergé says: There is no evil here. Only chaos and stupidity. Part 6: Reception & Legacy Initial Reception: Critics were baffled. “Where is the adventure?” many asked. Children felt cheated. Adults slowly began to realize it was a masterpiece of anti-climax. Unlike the dark, moody The Calculus Affair ,