georgialilyw's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a hit for me, an interesting concept and I like it when they keep it close to home
wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
5.0
Julius Cesar comes up with his most cunning plan yet - to develop the forest around the Gaulish village and leave them as a backwater reservation for the indigenous Gauls. What follows is a hilarious tug-of-war between the Romans clearing the tress and the Gauls replanting them again. Some very concepts executed masterfully in this one. My highlights are the midnight shenanigans and Obelix not knowing how fast oak trees go.
These books are full of bright, fun and delightful characters who go on various adventures and get to beat up a bunch of Roman soldiers. Accompanying the story and the characters is a plethora of clever puns and word play that the translators should get a medal for. There are always a few gags or phrases in Latin that may mean nothing to the non-Latin speakers (such as myself) but Google can lend a helping hand there.
These books are full of bright, fun and delightful characters who go on various adventures and get to beat up a bunch of Roman soldiers. Accompanying the story and the characters is a plethora of clever puns and word play that the translators should get a medal for. There are always a few gags or phrases in Latin that may mean nothing to the non-Latin speakers (such as myself) but Google can lend a helping hand there.
iduska's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
naveennbhat's review against another edition
5.0
When Caesar decrees that the forest surrounding them be converted into a new Roman colony for the wealthy, Asterix and the Gauls attempt to thwart the latest Roman plan against them. Following the French riots of May 1968, Goscinny made increasing references in Asterix to current political events in France. Other references include that of modern-day employers, trade unionists, and workers on strike, and the French television entertainer Guy Lux.
zbzzzz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
valmlt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
taetris's review
4.0
In this one, Asterix and Obelix have to deal with Ceaser's latest strategy to bring the Gauls under Roman rule. He is building blocks of flats around the Gaulish village and moving Romans into them. Mayhem ensues.
therudielibrarian's review
2.0
There were some enjoyable moments in this book but I couldn’t get past the blatantly racist frictions of Black people.