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Summary: A Great Work!
Review: A nice addition to the best comic adventure series in the world. Uderzo shows that he has the ability as a writer, as well as a master illustrator. Although we have to agree that it is impossible for anyone to replace the late Goscinny, Uderso does a great job of continuing the adventures. I agree with the point that it is not as good as some of the ones he did befoew, particularly Asterix and Son or the Magic Carpet
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Summary: A good read for Asterix Fans
Review: Although I must say that I was disappointed after reading this latest adventure, the mere idea of embarking on an adventure with my favourite comic strip heroes made it worthwhile. The book lacks the punch that all the other stories do. The artwork is slightly different but enjoyable.
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Summary: Good, but not the best
Review: As a child, I read all of the "classic" Asterix books in Swedish. As an adult living in the U.S., I am reading them again to my children, but this time in English. In addtion, this time I am also reading the new ones, like this one, and I am still enjoying it. I did not like it too much when Obelix turned into granite, and then into a child, it was a little weird and non-traditional for me. However, my kids loved Obelix being a child, and if my kids love it, I am happy.I find that children the age 5-13 usually really enjoy these books, not just mine. These comic books are a great way to teach children ancient history. Naturally, the adult needs to help out with the differentiation between fiction and history. From these books, my kids have learned about the Roman Empire, the ancient Greeks, the Vikings, the Goths, the Phoenicians, ancient Gaul, ancient Egypt, and the ancient Mediterranean world in general. A few people see political satire in these books, not I. I believe that is in the eye of the beholder. These books are just ancient history and fiction mixed and written in a comic book form.
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Summary: Good, but not the best
Review: As a child, I read all of the "classic" Asterix books in Swedish. As an adult living in the U.S., I am reading them again to my children, but this time in English. In addtion, this time I am also reading the new ones, like this one, and I am still enjoying it. I did not like it too much when Obelix turned into granite, and then into a child, it was a little weird and non-traditional for me. However, my kids loved Obelix being a child, and if my kids love it, I am happy. I find that children the age 5-13 usually really enjoy these books, not just mine. These comic books are a great way to teach children ancient history. Naturally, the adult needs to help out with the differentiation between fiction and history. From these books, my kids have learned about the Roman Empire, the ancient Greeks, the Vikings, the Goths, the Phoenicians, ancient Gaul, ancient Egypt, and the ancient Mediterranean world in general. A few people see political satire in these books, not I. I believe that is in the eye of the beholder. These books are just ancient history and fiction mixed and written in a comic book form.
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Summary: The time is coming for Uderzo to lay down his pen...
Review: First published in both French and English in 1996. Considering that Uderzo did write two excellent ones by himself-Asterix and the Black Gold, and Asterix and the Magic Carpet- this is not the best Asterix book.
No doubt, Uderzo has explored some new themes, but the idea of Obelix turning into granite, and then reverting to childhood is laying it on a bit thick-come on!
To bring the great figure, Spartacus into the equation was a good idea, and I quite liked Atlantis, with the cute little angel-children and the flying cows.
So certainly add it to your Asterix collection, but I think the time is coming soon when Uderzo should lay down his Asterix pen, and let this great series come to completion!
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Summary: It was OK, but not particularly great...
Review: Goscinny & Uderzo were an excellent TEAM, and with one of them gone, it's noticeable that the Asterix series isn't quite the same. This wasn't a bad book, but I could tell that the writing has fallen off a notch. Those who have read several of the earlier books will notice this. Still, it's not like I hated this book. The illustrations remain as good as ever.
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Summary: A Great Addition to the Series
Review: I have heard many bad things about this one, but as an avid fan of Asterix and other works of Uderzo (Iznogud, Umpah Pah, ...), I think this is a great story. The art work is superb, Uderzo certainly gets better with each story. The plot is funny, and Spartakis is great! I have some problems with it though, the adventure seems too much for 48 pages. Seems like at times, Uderzo has had to leave the adventure without getting it anywhere. Spartakis and his band could have been given a greater role than just the cab ride from the Armorian Coast to Atlantis!
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Summary: A Great Addition to the Series
Review: I have heard many bad things about this one, but as an avid fan of Asterix and other works of Uderzo (Iznogud, Umpah Pah, ...), I think this is a great story. The art work is superb, Uderzo certainly gets better with each story. The plot is funny, and Spartakis is great! I have some problems with it though, the adventure seems too much for 48 pages. Seems like at times, Uderzo has had to leave the adventure without getting it anywhere. Spartakis and his band could have been given a greater role than just the cab ride from the Armorian Coast to Atlantis!
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Summary: Classic Asterix
Review: This book contains all the classic Asterix elements with the role of Obelix being priceless. It is a great read for all the people who have been following the adventures of Asterix for such a long time. I love the return to the classic elements after the mildly disappointing book "Asterix and the Secret Weapon".
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Summary: A pretty good addition to the series.
Review: This book is a pretty good addition to the wonderful Asterix series, but it falls short to some of the others, for example, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield. Obelix drinks a barrel of magic potion and turns to stone. When Getafix tries to turn him back, he accidentally turns him into a baby. All in all, a fun read, but not as funny as some others in the series.
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