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jadejade's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
Full disclosure, I grew up on this series so my opinion is necessarily biased.
I'm of the view that there is no such thing as a bad Asterix book ... but some volumes, like this one, are just okay.
As a child, this volume was not available in my library. I was almost an adult when I first picked up this one, and I was underwhelmed.
I understand that this was the last Adventure published in Pilot magazine (where the comic debuted) so the start of the Adventure feels like a farewell? I would say this is a relaxed adventure for the fans.
I'm of the view that there is no such thing as a bad Asterix book ... but some volumes, like this one, are just okay.
As a child, this volume was not available in my library. I was almost an adult when I first picked up this one, and I was underwhelmed.
I understand that this was the last Adventure published in Pilot magazine (where the comic debuted) so the start of the Adventure feels like a farewell? I would say this is a relaxed adventure for the fans.
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery
vitsa's review against another edition
4.0
A prisoner from Corsica with a very complex name is held in one of the Roman camps surrounding the Gauls. Asterix and co. attack the camp and meet him. They then decide to travel to Corsica to see how they deal with the Romans there.
Fun read as always.
Fun read as always.
wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
5.0
Another kidnapping that see's the Gauls accompany an individual to his home, this time in Corsica. Another amusing adventure where the characters have trouble pronouncing Bonywasawarriorwayayix's name.
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
4.0
The Corsican chief Boneywasawarriorwayayix is a reference to Napoleon, who was a Corsican, including the name. I didn't realise this until much later because I didn't get most of the references, not having read much about Napoleon. Throughout the story the stereotypical laziness of the Corsicans is satirized, often in combination with their well known siesta. Ballot boxes being stuffed before the election starts is a reference to Corsican election frauds and scandals. Other references include old people sitting on benches commenting on things happening in their environment, the notorious smell of Corsican cheese, the famous bushes (maquis) where in past centuries many highwaymen and Corsican nationalists hid. For the first time in the series, children of the major characters are presented, with Fulliautomatix' son starting a row about fish with Unhygenix' son while in the company of several other children of the village.