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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
funny
fast-paced
With a more adult-theme which started with Asterix and the Roman Agent, the story revolves around the superstitions of the people at the time (Gauls and Romans alike) and of today, and parodies the general gullibility of humanity.
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
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.
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.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
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.
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!