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...combines its trademark graphics with a brand of comic-book art more readily associated with Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon series. Its format and jokes remain comfortingly familiar, and the later are still not afraid to keep one eye on contemporary concerns -- Toby Lichtig TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT Asterix and the Falling Sky has done what few series manage to do - it has moved into the future while maintaining all the historical elements which make it so popular with fans around the world. Here's hoping for another album before too long, by Toutatis! WESTERN MAIL CARDIFF new readers and particularly children will enjoy the wonderful illustration, characters, and, most importantly, the humour of the latest book FRENCH MAGAZINE
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...combines its trademark graphics with a brand of comic-book art more readily associated with Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon series. Its format and jokes remain comfortingly familiar, and the later are still not afraid to keep one eye on contemporary concerns (Toby Lichtig TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT )
Asterix and the Falling Sky has done what few series manage to do - it has moved into the future while maintaining all the historical elements which make it so popular with fans around the world. Here's hoping for another album before too long, by Toutatis! (WESTERN MAIL CARDIFF )
new readers and particularly children will enjoy the wonderful illustration, characters, and, most importantly, the humour of the latest book (FRENCH MAGAZINE )
Asterix and the Falling Sky has done what few series manage to do - it has moved into the future while maintaining all the historical elements which make it so popular with fans around the world. Here's hoping for another album before too long, by Toutatis! (WESTERN MAIL CARDIFF )
new readers and particularly children will enjoy the wonderful illustration, characters, and, most importantly, the humour of the latest book (FRENCH MAGAZINE )
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Few Asterix fans would would not want to give Albert Uderzo credit for keeping the much loved series running single-handedley since the untimely death of partner Rene Goscinny. Every four years, without fail Asterix fans have a new album to enjoy and though the scripts have never quite managed to equal Goscinny's talents, Uderzo has done a more than capable job on that front, notably 'Asterix and Son' and the more recent 'All At Sea' being just as good as Any Asterix classic.
Which is why it hurts to admit the great man just may have finally run out of ideas. Asterix and the Falling Sky is quite simply the worst Asterix album ever. Aside from having the most improbable (and fairly ludicrous) plot, there is not one outstanding moment in the entire book.
An encounter between Extra-terrestrial good guys and bad guys reigns overhead whilst Asterix and company mostly observe and occasionally get involved. Had the adventure actually taken place in outer space it may well have been improved but you get the impression Uderzo just didn't have the energy to create an entire new world, and just settled for these non-spectacular Aliens (including a host of Arnold Schwarzenegger clones) slugging it out over the village we all know and love so well.
Without wishing to give away any of the plot (no danger of that when there isn't one) this is little more than a few half-baked ideas strewn together. The good guy Alien (named 'Toon') ultmiately rewards the villagers for their half-hearted assistance by erasing their memories so that they would have no recollection of this entire adventure. If only he could have done the same for me.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This certainly is an odd entry in the Asterix saga. Perhaps Uderzo is running out of ideas, since he needed to introduce aliens. The story is only mildly interesting although it has its moments, but at no point does it reach the same level as the old adventures. The art is great as always though.
I wish I could give it 2,5 stars, but since that's not possible I give it two stars. While most of the Asterix adventures deserve 5 stars and are always great fun for both kids and adults, this one probably appeals more to kids. They're usually great adventures full of humour. This one is neither. I still don't think it's as awful as most reviewers seems to think. It's good enough to kill some time with, but that's all. Asterix fans might want to check it out but don't have too high expectations. If Albert Udernzo would happen to read this, please, put some heart into the story next time, and if you can't come up with a better story than this, please hire a writer.
I wish I could give it 2,5 stars, but since that's not possible I give it two stars. While most of the Asterix adventures deserve 5 stars and are always great fun for both kids and adults, this one probably appeals more to kids. They're usually great adventures full of humour. This one is neither. I still don't think it's as awful as most reviewers seems to think. It's good enough to kill some time with, but that's all. Asterix fans might want to check it out but don't have too high expectations. If Albert Udernzo would happen to read this, please, put some heart into the story next time, and if you can't come up with a better story than this, please hire a writer.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Dear Me, Dear Me, Dear Me. What can one say? Possibly one of the worst of the lot. It starts off with an interesting enough premise but then gets sucked into a dreary story about fighting aliens. The Romans are pretty much sidelined, the pirates get two (count em!) frames and the crowning 'Oh My God' a tribute to Walt Disney on the last page.
One strictly for fans and, given the time it takes to produce a book, if this is the last of the stories then more a Gaulish Famine than a Gaulish Feast
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Excellent condition
Although i baught the "used" copy of the book, it was top notch and in perfect condition, if i didnt know better i wouldnt even know that it was a used copy. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jeebak
Worst Astrix book ever.
I have read every Asterix book ever published and was excited when a NEW one appeared, what a load of ****. This is just complete and utter stupid ****. Read more
Published 10 months ago by bigstoop
hhmmmm
seems like they have run out of ideas on this one,its just a bit silly.stick with the early ones.
Published on 17 April 2010 by Ian R. Winfield
Asterix and the Falling Sky
I am sad to say that `Asterix and the Falling Sky' is a huge disappointment and as a fan of the series I hate starting a review in this way. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Spider Monkey
Conservative Asterix fans beware!
This book doesn't appear to have tickled everyone and I suspect it's all down to fear of the unknown and intolerance of change, a condition which also happens to grip many of the... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by Dr. George L. Sik
Absolutely terrible
Uderzo should be ashamed of this very unAsterix like adventure. It is appalling and has nothing to do with real Asterix stories at all. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by Lou Knee
Cobus Steenekamp
This book is in my opinion a great comedy. One thing that makes it in my
opinion a great improvement of all the Asterix adventures is that it has
completely... Read more
opinion a great improvement of all the Asterix adventures is that it has
completely... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2007 by Ms. A. J. Steenekamp
Dire
I have learnt my lesson; no more Asterix. I recently found all my old copies and was struck by the wit and warmth displayed. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by Nicholas Connolly
Welcome to 21st Century
This book brilliant. Its is witty, sharp, full of childrens' and adults' humour. Traditionalists will find it difficult as Uderzo is not living in the past but trying to... Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2005 by David M. S. Roy
Dull and plotless
A big disappointment. There is no real plot, the characters are predictable and there is none of the underlying humour that makes these books appeal to adults and children. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2005
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