The Eagle With No Claws

author: Christian Lax
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published: 2005
rating: 4
read at: 2019/06/08
date added: 2019/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Eagle With No Claws' with art and script by Christian Lax is about the early days of the Tour de France and one man's ambition to win.

The story begins in 1907 with a group of soldiers carrying supplies up a hill to build an observatory. One man, Amedee, becomes fascinated with the brave cyclists he learns about and wants to become one. First, he must buy a bike, and this leads to hard work and sacrifice. When tragedy falls on him, he doesn't let it stop him. His goal is to win the Tour de France.

I'm not a fan of the sport, but I found this story touching. I really loved the art with the lean riders wearing tire tubes around their necks. I couldn't find if Amedee was based on a real person, but there are other famous cyclists of the time in the book. I liked this one quite a lot.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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