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Asterix in Corsica by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo

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wyrmbergmalcolm's review

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.

cmadjar's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced

5.0

iduska's review

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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

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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.

kaadie's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I love the Asterix & Obelix comics. I've read them since I was a very small child and so nostalgia definitely plays a large part in my enjoyment of these books. Besides that though they are light-hearted and funny and very quick reads. Love all of the staple characters and the Gauls' pun-filled names are just: chef's kiss!

taetris's review against another edition

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3.0

In this one, Asterix and Obelix offer hospitality to a Corsican who is exiled from there and go with him to see the country and see how the Corsicans deal with the Romans.

All the usual puns and long-standing jokes included.