A review by jadejade
Asterix and the Actress by Albert Uderzo

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Full disclosure, I grew up on this series so my opinion is necessarily biased.

I'm of the view that there is no such thing as a bad Asterix book ... but some volumes, like this one, go a bit off the rails. In comparison to stories penned by Goscinny, Uderzo's efforts lean heavily into the fantastical.

I couldn't believe that the universe had graced me with yet another adventure and I was excited to read it. I actually enjoyed the inclusion of the parents and seeing the dynamic. Even so, I was taken aback by the whole
amnesia and rescued by a dolphin
sequence.
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