wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliant story and the heroes don't even have to leave their village to find trouble. Trouble finds them in the form of Tortuous Convolvulus, a little man whose very presence seems to incur jealousy and mistrust as he knows just what to say and do to cause rife.
Lots of infighting with the Gauls in this one that shows off their insecurities and hidden resentments. A couple more character introductions with Geriatrix's wife (who, although is a staple for the rest of the series is never named) and Fulliautomax's wife. With all these ladies now established, it's rather fitting that they get their own brawl.
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.
Lots of infighting with the Gauls in this one that shows off their insecurities and hidden resentments. A couple more character introductions with Geriatrix's wife (who, although is a staple for the rest of the series is never named) and Fulliautomax's wife. With all these ladies now established, it's rather fitting that they get their own brawl.
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.
mschandrika's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.75
Content Warnings
Racist Depictions
msaari's review against another edition
4.0
Romans have a new weapon against the Gauls: Tortuous Convolvulus, a natural troublemaker, who causes conflict and arguments just with his presence. He manages to tear the village apart, but in the end Asterix fixes things. Clever plan, though.
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
gxrgeouscolors's review against another edition
5.0
I've read most of Asterix's books and I love them, but this book has something that makes me love it more than the others. Maybe it's because the plot it's (a little bit) more interesting than in the other books or maybe it's 'cause I thought the Romans were really going to win this time.
naveennbhat's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favourite Asterix books, simply brilliant!
maria_borges1507's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0