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lutin's review against another edition
funny
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
3.0
vigneswara_prabhu's review against another edition
3.0
It has been 50 years since Goscinny & Uderzo first published the tales of Asterix the Gaul. What have been our heroes been up to in the meantime. After all, beating up romans and hunting boars doesn't make much of a retirement plan. This combined with the abysmal social skills of the duo mean that Asterix & Obelix are looking for a quite depressing retirement life. Sic, why bother, when you can punch the author and turn back the clock to the ever static comic book pages, where no one ages, and there are no consequences.
The Golden Book, is a menagerie of tales which don't quite mesh well with all of its Self-Author Inserts, meta jokes, and fourth wall breaking. For one, it doesn't have a cohesive narrative you can follow; and the stories being mentioned seem like rehashed versions of ones already published.
Moreover, it feels like an Asterix Almanac, with all the fashion advise, travel guide, relationship advise and meta commentary. Too much to take in, and properly enjoy.
Rating it 3 out of 5
The Golden Book, is a menagerie of tales which don't quite mesh well with all of its Self-Author Inserts, meta jokes, and fourth wall breaking. For one, it doesn't have a cohesive narrative you can follow; and the stories being mentioned seem like rehashed versions of ones already published.
Moreover, it feels like an Asterix Almanac, with all the fashion advise, travel guide, relationship advise and meta commentary. Too much to take in, and properly enjoy.
Rating it 3 out of 5
jadejade's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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, is okay ... but squarely aimed at fans. This is an eclectic collection of short pieces, with a vibe not unlike [book:Asterix and the Class Act|1847143].
I don't pick up this volume very often but I appreciate the many homages to other artists throughout.
I'm of the view that there is no such thing as a bad Asterix book ... but some volumes, like this one, is okay ... but squarely aimed at fans. This is an eclectic collection of short pieces, with a vibe not unlike [book:Asterix and the Class Act|1847143].
I don't pick up this volume very often but I appreciate the many homages to other artists throughout.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism
jacobo89's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
taetris's review against another edition
2.0
Random snippets of Asterix and Obelix paraphernalia, on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
blueberryandcoffee's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
arbieroo's review
3.0
It's the 50th Anniversary of Asterix and Obelix, so they get their own Birthday Book! What would our heroes be like in the year 1 AD? It's amusing to find out, but let's face it, the perpetual 50 BC they are stuck in is more fun, so let's return there after out glimpse of the future...
How old are our heroes, anyway? Why aren't they married? What should they get as Birthday Gifts? How many characters from previous adventures will show up to celebrate? How will Caesar try to ruin the party? How many artistic styles and famous paintings can Uderzo parody (amazingly well)? Just how surreal can one Asterix book get???
This has to be the most bonkers Asterix book of them all - by some considerable stretch! Best appreciated by those most familiar with the entire history of the village of Indomitable Gauls still holding out against the invaders...
How old are our heroes, anyway? Why aren't they married? What should they get as Birthday Gifts? How many characters from previous adventures will show up to celebrate? How will Caesar try to ruin the party? How many artistic styles and famous paintings can Uderzo parody (amazingly well)? Just how surreal can one Asterix book get???
This has to be the most bonkers Asterix book of them all - by some considerable stretch! Best appreciated by those most familiar with the entire history of the village of Indomitable Gauls still holding out against the invaders...
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