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valmlt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
littleredhat's review against another edition
4.0
I received this as a prize in a Bookcrossing graphic novel sweepstake recently, and with the passing of Albert Uderzo yesterday, I decided to read it today in his memory and honour.
Asterix's village, the last Gaul settlement holding out against Roman invasion, is visited by the mysterious Prolix, an alleged soothsayer. He manipulates the Gauls into bringing him food by promising them wonderful futures, and they believe him utterly - with the exception of our sceptical hero. When Prolix is later forced to work for the Romans, and warns the Gauls of a terrible fate unless they leave the village immediately, it's up to Asterix, Obelix, Dogmatix and the druid Getafix to expose Prolix, defeat the Romans, and bring everyone home.
The gag names in this series are renowned, and still get a giggle out of me - I marvel in particular at how the village druid's name got under the radar. I also enjoy the authors' illustrated "side note" about the nature of soothsayers and their ilk. Still, even the sly Prolix gets a sympathetic depiction during his treatment by the ambitious Roman centurion Voluptious Arteriosclerosus. The artwork is brilliantly colourful and cartoonish with plenty of slapstick fights, and the plot is a fun romp exploring the nature of belief over logic in an amusing, entertaining way.
Asterix's village, the last Gaul settlement holding out against Roman invasion, is visited by the mysterious Prolix, an alleged soothsayer. He manipulates the Gauls into bringing him food by promising them wonderful futures, and they believe him utterly - with the exception of our sceptical hero. When Prolix is later forced to work for the Romans, and warns the Gauls of a terrible fate unless they leave the village immediately, it's up to Asterix, Obelix, Dogmatix and the druid Getafix to expose Prolix, defeat the Romans, and bring everyone home.
The gag names in this series are renowned, and still get a giggle out of me - I marvel in particular at how the village druid's name got under the radar. I also enjoy the authors' illustrated "side note" about the nature of soothsayers and their ilk. Still, even the sly Prolix gets a sympathetic depiction during his treatment by the ambitious Roman centurion Voluptious Arteriosclerosus. The artwork is brilliantly colourful and cartoonish with plenty of slapstick fights, and the plot is a fun romp exploring the nature of belief over logic in an amusing, entertaining way.
taetris's review against another edition
3.0
During a bad storm, a soothsayer arrives in our Gaulish village. Most of the villagers fall under his spell when he starts predicting favourable things about them. Only Asterix is the sceptic.
Makes surprisingly deep statements about human nature; apart from that, standard Asterix fare.
Makes surprisingly deep statements about human nature; apart from that, standard Asterix fare.
violetaalseide's review against another edition
5.0
Reencuentro con la infancia. Un imprescindible del cómic y la literatura infantil. Está claro que debe retraducirse, dado que tiene muchos errores (también aciertos), pero tal y como está el panorama con la publicación de los Astérix, con que los chavales puedan seguir accediendo a estos tesoros me conformo.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
4.0
What is a soothsayer to do when confronted by Asterix?
He should've run away. Luckily, he didn't, so Asterix and Getafix get to set him straight.
I'm with Obelix, no dog readers for me, thank you!
He should've run away. Luckily, he didn't, so Asterix and Getafix get to set him straight.
I'm with Obelix, no dog readers for me, thank you!
nonesensed's review against another edition
5.0
Asterix & Obelix är en stor del av min barndom, så jag är inte det minsta objektiv i hur mycket jag gillar de här serierna nu - men, när är jag egentligen det? Hur som helst en rolig serie men som naturligtvis åldrats en del!
littleredhat's review against another edition
4.0
I received this as a prize in a Bookcrossing graphic novel sweepstake recently, and with the passing of Albert Uderzo yesterday, I decided to read it today in his memory and honour.
Asterix's village, the last Gaul settlement holding out against Roman invasion, is visited by the mysterious Prolix, an alleged soothsayer. He manipulates the Gauls into bringing him food by promising them wonderful futures, and they believe him utterly - with the exception of our sceptical hero. When Prolix is later forced to work for the Romans, and warns the Gauls of a terrible fate unless they leave the village immediately, it's up to Asterix, Obelix, Dogmatix and the druid Getafix to expose Prolix, defeat the Romans, and bring everyone home.
The gag names in this series are renowned, and still get a giggle out of me - I marvel in particular at how the village druid's name got under the radar. I also enjoy the authors' illustrated "side note" about the nature of soothsayers and their ilk. Still, even the sly Prolix gets a sympathetic depiction during his treatment by the ambitious Roman centurion Voluptious Arteriosclerosus. The artwork is brilliantly colourful and cartoonish with plenty of slapstick fights, and the plot is a fun romp exploring the nature of belief over logic in an amusing, entertaining way.
Asterix's village, the last Gaul settlement holding out against Roman invasion, is visited by the mysterious Prolix, an alleged soothsayer. He manipulates the Gauls into bringing him food by promising them wonderful futures, and they believe him utterly - with the exception of our sceptical hero. When Prolix is later forced to work for the Romans, and warns the Gauls of a terrible fate unless they leave the village immediately, it's up to Asterix, Obelix, Dogmatix and the druid Getafix to expose Prolix, defeat the Romans, and bring everyone home.
The gag names in this series are renowned, and still get a giggle out of me - I marvel in particular at how the village druid's name got under the radar. I also enjoy the authors' illustrated "side note" about the nature of soothsayers and their ilk. Still, even the sly Prolix gets a sympathetic depiction during his treatment by the ambitious Roman centurion Voluptious Arteriosclerosus. The artwork is brilliantly colourful and cartoonish with plenty of slapstick fights, and the plot is a fun romp exploring the nature of belief over logic in an amusing, entertaining way.
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