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carlosferrero72's review against another edition
4.0
Se publicó en la época de la reconciliación franco-alemana, así que la caricatura que se hace de la antigua Germania es bastante amable. Me gustó especialmente la parte de las guerras asterixianas.
vigneswara_prabhu's review against another edition
4.0
So we are back again for yet another adventure of everyone's favorite Gaelic Duo; and all the chaotic humor which they can cook up.
This time around, Getafix the druid is all ready to set off for the annual Druidic conference (which honestly looks more like Santa con), and participate in a potion brewing competition, with Asterix & Obelisk as added muscle. I say, what exactly is Cacophanix doing there up in the treehouse. So he does know that his music is trash!
Little do they know, a group of Goths are out of kidnap the druid to help in the war against Romans. (Visigoths, not to be mistaken with Ostrogoths, which is important, as it took me a while to figure out that just because they are the Visi-goths, doesn't mean that they are living to the West) So, the duo have to go help their druid friend to escape the clutches of the not so subtle Germanic Goths, Prussian helmets and all.
Long story short, the crew rescue Getafix and sow a city full of chaotic energy amongst the Goths, turn them into multiple warring factions that are all fighting against each other to be the top dog. That's right people, my boys pulled an America, interfered in the politics of a foreign nation, deposed of its leader and replaced it with a bunch of warlords. Uncle Sam would be so proud.
The Humor is on point as usual, although compared to the previous story which focused on more of the Roman version of modern stereotypes, this one is all wordplay and a hurricane of puns. And every faction is in on the action.
Druid: Valueaddetax
Romans: General Cantenkarus; Arteriosclerois; Gastroenteritus
Goths: Metric, Electric, Rhetoric, Tartaric, Prehistoric, Atmospheric, Esoteric, Choleric
I read somewhere that the writers were not fans of the Germans, so close after the end of WWII, and it shows. The goths, which are their representations, are portrayed as unsophisticated, war mongering, backstabbers, who descent into chaos at the end of the story.
Still a good read. I'd give it 4 out of 5 Good reading.
This time around, Getafix the druid is all ready to set off for the annual Druidic conference (which honestly looks more like Santa con), and participate in a potion brewing competition, with Asterix & Obelisk as added muscle. I say, what exactly is Cacophanix doing there up in the treehouse. So he does know that his music is trash!
Little do they know, a group of Goths are out of kidnap the druid to help in the war against Romans. (Visigoths, not to be mistaken with Ostrogoths, which is important, as it took me a while to figure out that just because they are the Visi-goths, doesn't mean that they are living to the West) So, the duo have to go help their druid friend to escape the clutches of the not so subtle Germanic Goths, Prussian helmets and all.
Long story short, the crew rescue Getafix and sow a city full of chaotic energy amongst the Goths, turn them into multiple warring factions that are all fighting against each other to be the top dog. That's right people, my boys pulled an America, interfered in the politics of a foreign nation, deposed of its leader and replaced it with a bunch of warlords. Uncle Sam would be so proud.
The Humor is on point as usual, although compared to the previous story which focused on more of the Roman version of modern stereotypes, this one is all wordplay and a hurricane of puns. And every faction is in on the action.
Druid: Valueaddetax
Romans: General Cantenkarus; Arteriosclerois; Gastroenteritus
Goths: Metric, Electric, Rhetoric, Tartaric, Prehistoric, Atmospheric, Esoteric, Choleric
I read somewhere that the writers were not fans of the Germans, so close after the end of WWII, and it shows. The goths, which are their representations, are portrayed as unsophisticated, war mongering, backstabbers, who descent into chaos at the end of the story.
Still a good read. I'd give it 4 out of 5 Good reading.
matprts's review against another edition
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
dorinlazar's review against another edition
4.0
Amuzant, fain desenat, bine tradus, volum în prezentare excelentă, și o lecție despre cum funcționează Divide et Impera. Asterix și Obelix se oferă să-l conducă pe Panoramix la concursul de druizi - o bandă de goți, însă, dorește să răpească cel mai priceput druid pentru a putea invada Galia.
Nu e chiar cel mai bun volum din serie, dar e încă acolo, sus. Poate e mai puțin amuzant decât volumele anterioare, însă încă mai păstrează un ton fain.
Nu e chiar cel mai bun volum din serie, dar e încă acolo, sus. Poate e mai puțin amuzant decât volumele anterioare, însă încă mai păstrează un ton fain.
ladyfie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
raki's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
vitsa's review against another edition
4.0
Synopsis:
In this book Panoramix the Druid is off to the druids' contest in the forest. In the meanwhile a group of Goths sneaks into Gallia to kidnap the winner of the Druids' contest so that they can use his magic to invade Gallia.
It's a really fun read as always. These books are like a small snippet of joy - always a pleasure to read
In this book Panoramix the Druid is off to the druids' contest in the forest. In the meanwhile a group of Goths sneaks into Gallia to kidnap the winner of the Druids' contest so that they can use his magic to invade Gallia.
It's a really fun read as always. These books are like a small snippet of joy - always a pleasure to read