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taylor1321's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
Some of the Uderzo-without-Goscinny Asterix books are deeply lame, but I quite like this one. It helps if you've read Asterix and Cleopatra first, to give this one context.
vigneswara_prabhu's review against another edition
4.0
One fine morning, while Asterix was educating the not so gentle Giant of where children come from, and dissuading his belief in the storks, they emanated a distinct cry from outside. Lo & Behold, what else was left in front of Asterix's door, but a newborn babe, as if delivered by the aforementioned stork.
As the whole village, or rather the women folk of the village begin pointing suspicious at the Bachelor and his gallivanting way, Asterix himself is livid, in righteous indignation at this unfound accusations. He vows to clear his good name of this accusation.
But seeing as how paternity tests were not yet a thing, the duo set out to ascertain the truth of the child's parentage. Much to the displeasure of the Romans stationed nearby.
Several hijinks, some plotting by a now serious Brutus, a magic potion powered toddler, and a legion of battered romans later, the paternity & maternity of the boy is determined. And said maternity rides atop a large podium and has a very pretty nose indeed. The other one has a tendency to 'Veni Vidi Vici'
Oh hell with all the convoluted clues, it's Caesar & Cleopatra. The parents are Caesar & Cleopatra Okay!
The only thing we need to concern ourselves with is that the bad guys got what they deserved, the boys had some fun, and the whole group (plus 3) had a splendid banquet on a ship nonetheless.
A straightforward chapter, but I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 for the cute Baby caesar.
As the whole village, or rather the women folk of the village begin pointing suspicious at the Bachelor and his gallivanting way, Asterix himself is livid, in righteous indignation at this unfound accusations. He vows to clear his good name of this accusation.
But seeing as how paternity tests were not yet a thing, the duo set out to ascertain the truth of the child's parentage. Much to the displeasure of the Romans stationed nearby.
Several hijinks, some plotting by a now serious Brutus, a magic potion powered toddler, and a legion of battered romans later, the paternity & maternity of the boy is determined. And said maternity rides atop a large podium and has a very pretty nose indeed. The other one has a tendency to 'Veni Vidi Vici'
Oh hell with all the convoluted clues, it's Caesar & Cleopatra. The parents are Caesar & Cleopatra Okay!
The only thing we need to concern ourselves with is that the bad guys got what they deserved, the boys had some fun, and the whole group (plus 3) had a splendid banquet on a ship nonetheless.
A straightforward chapter, but I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 for the cute Baby caesar.
jadejade's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
5.0
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, are are pretty good. In fact, this might be my favourite.
As a child, my library did not have a copy of this adventure. It was only as a teen that I saw this volume in the wild, and it became the first volume I ever bought. As an adult, I still enjoy reading it.
I'm of the view that there is no such thing as a bad Asterix book ... but some volumes, like this one, are are pretty good. In fact, this might be my favourite.
As a child, my library did not have a copy of this adventure. It was only as a teen that I saw this volume in the wild, and it became the first volume I ever bought. As an adult, I still enjoy reading it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism
wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
5.0
A bright and cheerful book featuring Asterix and Obelix trying to look after an abandoned baby that kept getting access to the magic potion.
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.
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.
naveennbhat's review
4.0
This is the only time the Romans successfully attack and destroy the village, although Caesar promises to have it rebuilt. Uderzo reportedly said he received a lot of criticism for not setting the final banquet in the village. Like Asterix in Switzerland, this album presents a rare dark tone as it touches on the possibility of an innocent's murder.