The first new Asterix book for five years now appears in paperback. It sees Asterix and Obelix celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what part do the two old friends play in the story - Tremensdelirius, from Asterix and Caeser's Gift, and the lovely Panacea, first encountered in Asterix and the Legionary? After many exciting adventures, all is finally revealed...
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The pint-sized hero Asterix returns in his first new adventure in five years, ready to delight old fans and win armies of new ones.
In his latest adventure the diminutive hero and his less-than-diminutive friend Obelix are celebrating with a joint birthday party back in their Gaulish village and there are some surprising faces among the guest list.
Their celebrations are cut short however when their fathers come into possession of a sword and shield belonging to Pompey, expelled from the Roman Senate by Julius Caesar. Now Pompey is thirsting for revenge, Asterix and Obelix have what he wants and only the charms of a beautiful woman who isn't all that she appears can get the weaponry back. Will Asterix fall for her womanly ways and signal the downfall of Caesar in the process?
It's a joy to see Asterix back in action after all these years and this is a worthy adventure. The great Asterix ingredients are all present and correct--great artwork, a funny script and some great gags--all leading to a satisfying conclusion. Fans will love this book and if you weren't a fan before, you'll fall head over heels for Asterix now. --Jonathan Weir --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Asterix is a cultural phenomenon. The last book, Asterix and Obelix All At Sea (1996), achieved all-time record sales in UK and Europe.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
This latest Asterix venture doesn't fare so well. To be honest, it just feels crusty. It makes a perfectly enjoyable read, but unlike the previous books, there seems to be little to make you read it again. There are very few jokes in it, and those that are there are recycled or very obvious. The art, too, has lost some of its quality. A lot of it looks a little flat, and the returning characters seem to be drawn a little differently. Personally I think they were just thrown in for the sake of it.
The whole thing feels like it's on its last legs. Since Goscinny died, the series seems to have been getting continually worse, and this latest outing does nothing to help the situation.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
After a five year gap Asterix has returned in probably one of the slightest books in the series but undoutably one of the funniest. It pails in comparison to some of the earlier books but is still highly enjoyable. Perhaps the jokes are becoming just too sophisticated for some people! Latraviata is surely one of the best creations in the series. Lets hope there are more to come.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Daniel Eiras
Format:Hardcover
I have been hearing some poor reviews of this new installation in the Asterix series, and I must admit that I disagree that this edition is a lackluster attempt at revitalizing the Asterix line of books. I have been an avid Asterix fan for many years, and although I will not say that this book is among my favorites in the series, I think Uderzo did a good job of developing a new and innovative story line. With this installation, the reader learns a lot about Asterix and Obelix's past and about their families. I disagree that the jokes and puns in this book are just reused jokes from previous books; Uderzo plays on the operatic theme of the book (making allusions to Rigoletto and other famous operas) as well as uses some jokes that have become well known staples of Asterix dialogue. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and hope that it will not take another 5 years before the next installation is published.
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A good laugh
I have enjoyed these books for years and this is as good as the rest. Anybody liking a good laugh will enjoy this
Published 2 months ago by joseph fisher
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The book "Asterix And The Actress" was a little banged on one of the sides. I thought about changing it.
The book "Asterix And The Actress" was a little banged on one of the sides. I thought about changing it.
Published 4 months ago by AVI
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Funny stuff!
Asterix is a classic every child should enjoy his antics. The play on words used when naming the characters makes the reader think. Great fun!
Published 4 months ago by Happy shopper
2.0 out of 5 stars
OK, enough. Leave Asterix be now
Since Uderzo started producing Asterix books alone, it's become clear that while he is a great visual artist, he's no storyteller. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2006 by R Bain
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Fun reading, but haven't we had it all before?
A new Asterix album is always something to look forward to, but since Uderzo is on his own, the series is becoming just a faint echo of its haydays, this last one being the worst... Read more
Published on 5 April 2001 by Wim Jacobs
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Woohoo!
Hey it's an Asterix book.. I defy anyone to write a disparaging review. All those happy childhood memories come flooding back. It's been too long. Let's have another please.
Published on 4 April 2001 by Mr. Mj Whitby
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