A review by naveennbhat
Asterix and the Magic Carpet by Albert Uderzo

adventurous dark funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

This is the first reference to India in an Asterix book. Although some things are depicted in historical fashion (the Vedic deities, for example), many of the architectural details and styles of clothing are distinctly Islamic, as is the concept of a fakir. Islam was not brought to India until the late 11th century CE. As in Asterix and Son, this volume has a rare dramatic overtone by our heroes' need to rescue an innocent from impending death. Upon recovering his voice, Cacofonix performs Feste's Song from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. When Owzat stops Watziznehm from passing, Obelix says "not out": a reference to cricket.