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Astérix #35
Asterix and the Picts
Rejoice: the long-awaited next "Asterix" album has finally arrived--written and illustrated by a brand-new team! And the hysterical historical character's next epic adventure takes place in Scotland, where he meets the Picts: fearsome warriors whose name literally means "painted men." As always, "Asterix"'s millions of fans will find plenty of fun, action, and humor to delight them.
48 pages, Paperback
First published October 24, 2013
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Jean-Yves Ferri
66 books73 followersJean-Yves Ferri is a French writer, designer and colourist of comic books.
In 2011, he was chosen as the new lead writer for the Asterix series created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. He and illustrator Didier Conrad have so far produced five new books in the series.
In 2011, he was chosen as the new lead writer for the Asterix series created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. He and illustrator Didier Conrad have so far produced five new books in the series.
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December 30, 2020
OK. So this wasn't quite as clever or funny as the classic stories by Goscinny & Uderzo. In fact, you may find it odd that I gave it four stars.
Thing is: I just really enjoyed seeing everybody's favourite Gauls back in action. A bit like seeing a very good friend for the first time in years.
Would I recommend this? Of course, it's the only Asterix you're going to read that you haven't read before, and the art is so similar that the handover between generations is just about seamless. I'm hoping there will be lots more of these.
Fun! By Toutatis!
Thing is: I just really enjoyed seeing everybody's favourite Gauls back in action. A bit like seeing a very good friend for the first time in years.
Would I recommend this? Of course, it's the only Asterix you're going to read that you haven't read before, and the art is so similar that the handover between generations is just about seamless. I'm hoping there will be lots more of these.
Fun! By Toutatis!
February 13, 2014
Asterix was my favourite comic as a kid, and one of the first I ever read that turned me on to comics for life. The adventures of the moustachioed little Gaul from 50BC and his best friend, the much larger Obelix (don’t call him fat!), were an endless delight and even after I’d grown up (kinda) and moved on to the likes of Batman and Superman (see?), I still went back and re-read some of my favourite books like Asterix in Corsica and Asterix and the Laurel Wreath.
Asterix and the Picts is the first non-Uderzo Asterix book. Rene Goscinny - one half of the Asterix creative team - died in the 1970s but Albert Uderzo continued producing the books, writing and drawing them. Now Uderzo’s in his late 80s, he’s probably unable to keep making them plus he’s not long for this world and it’s good to know Asterix will still be around even if his creators aren’t. So how is the first non-creator created Asterix book? Actually pretty good. In fact, if I didn’t know any better, I’d say it was written and drawn by Uderzo himself!
A Pict (ancient Scotsman) washes up to the Gaulish (ancient France) coast outside Asterix’s village, encased in ice. After Getafix the druid defrosts him, he reveals his home to be across the English Channel and, taking Unhygienix’s fishing boat, Asterix and Obelix accompany the Pict back to Scotland.
The really weird thing about this book is the stuff that you normally see in an Asterix book, replicated perfectly here. Asterix and Obelix getting into a heated argument, their large noses turning red as they scream at each other; Cacofonix getting beaten up after attempting to sing; Obelix getting drunk and not knowing his own strength; the inept Romans; and the book ending with the Great Feast – it’s like watching a cover band at work!
I don’t want to take it away from Jean-Yves Ferri and Didier Conrad as they do a fine job and given the popularity of the characters, it’s unlikely they were given much room to put their own personal stamp on it. But it is remarkable how similar this book is to any of Uderzo’s Asterix books. The Pirates make their obligatory appearance and surprisingly still managed to make me laugh: “It’s the Gauls! They’re making straight for us!” (cut to Obelix rubbing his hands). It’s such an old and cheesy joke but ridiculously funny. It’s also amazing that they’re still comfortable using the racist caricature of the black pirate with the oversized red lips!
But that’s another important part Ferri gets right with this book - the abundance of corny humour. Like when they make it to Scotland and, like in Gaul and Rome everyone’s names are puns, they all have names that start with Mac - Macaroon, Macabre, Machinations, etc.
So why only a lukewarm reaction to it? It’s because I’ve outgrown the style of these stories. It’ll never be as sophisticated as I want it to be because it never was, it’s me who’s changed, and grown-ups really aren’t the target audience. If a 10 year old me was reviewing this he’d be calling this the book of the year and would have re-read it several times before the next one comes out; the older me can recognise what I loved about it but, sadly, I’m also aware that this kind of book doesn’t work for me anymore.
Ferri and Conrad produce about as good an Asterix book as any Uderzo has produced in the last 20 years, which is to say it’s enjoyable, funny, and absolutely charming even if the story isn’t a standout compared to the classic Asterix. Picky grown-up readers won’t mind this latest addition to the Asterix series, and it’s nostalgia still works for me but the real audience for these books, as they’ve always been, are the nonjudgmental kids. They’ll adore it, as they should.
Asterix and Obelix Forever, By Toutatis!
Asterix and the Picts is the first non-Uderzo Asterix book. Rene Goscinny - one half of the Asterix creative team - died in the 1970s but Albert Uderzo continued producing the books, writing and drawing them. Now Uderzo’s in his late 80s, he’s probably unable to keep making them plus he’s not long for this world and it’s good to know Asterix will still be around even if his creators aren’t. So how is the first non-creator created Asterix book? Actually pretty good. In fact, if I didn’t know any better, I’d say it was written and drawn by Uderzo himself!
A Pict (ancient Scotsman) washes up to the Gaulish (ancient France) coast outside Asterix’s village, encased in ice. After Getafix the druid defrosts him, he reveals his home to be across the English Channel and, taking Unhygienix’s fishing boat, Asterix and Obelix accompany the Pict back to Scotland.
The really weird thing about this book is the stuff that you normally see in an Asterix book, replicated perfectly here. Asterix and Obelix getting into a heated argument, their large noses turning red as they scream at each other; Cacofonix getting beaten up after attempting to sing; Obelix getting drunk and not knowing his own strength; the inept Romans; and the book ending with the Great Feast – it’s like watching a cover band at work!
I don’t want to take it away from Jean-Yves Ferri and Didier Conrad as they do a fine job and given the popularity of the characters, it’s unlikely they were given much room to put their own personal stamp on it. But it is remarkable how similar this book is to any of Uderzo’s Asterix books. The Pirates make their obligatory appearance and surprisingly still managed to make me laugh: “It’s the Gauls! They’re making straight for us!” (cut to Obelix rubbing his hands). It’s such an old and cheesy joke but ridiculously funny. It’s also amazing that they’re still comfortable using the racist caricature of the black pirate with the oversized red lips!
But that’s another important part Ferri gets right with this book - the abundance of corny humour. Like when they make it to Scotland and, like in Gaul and Rome everyone’s names are puns, they all have names that start with Mac - Macaroon, Macabre, Machinations, etc.
So why only a lukewarm reaction to it? It’s because I’ve outgrown the style of these stories. It’ll never be as sophisticated as I want it to be because it never was, it’s me who’s changed, and grown-ups really aren’t the target audience. If a 10 year old me was reviewing this he’d be calling this the book of the year and would have re-read it several times before the next one comes out; the older me can recognise what I loved about it but, sadly, I’m also aware that this kind of book doesn’t work for me anymore.
Ferri and Conrad produce about as good an Asterix book as any Uderzo has produced in the last 20 years, which is to say it’s enjoyable, funny, and absolutely charming even if the story isn’t a standout compared to the classic Asterix. Picky grown-up readers won’t mind this latest addition to the Asterix series, and it’s nostalgia still works for me but the real audience for these books, as they’ve always been, are the nonjudgmental kids. They’ll adore it, as they should.
Asterix and Obelix Forever, By Toutatis!
December 12, 2020
This is the first Asterix album not featuring the work of Goscinny or Uderzo and I therefore approached it with trepidation; would it be any good? Would the new artist capture the style and likenesses well? Would the new writer be sympathetic to the history of 34 preceding volumes?
Short answer; yes to both.
Ferri conforms more closely to the Uderzo formula, with our heroes travelling abroad for an adventure that pokes gentle fun at national stereotypes and cultural touchstones, whilst thwarting a Roman plot and bringing back some of the traditional aspects of our characters, like their very short tempers, which fell by the way somewhat when Uderzo was writing. On the other hand, Uderzo's more outlandish, fantastical ideas are not entirely abandoned, either, with a (predictable) character showing up and turning out to be a tremendous addition to the story.
A really good first effort by the new team - I'm now looking forward happily to more from them.
Short answer; yes to both.
Ferri conforms more closely to the Uderzo formula, with our heroes travelling abroad for an adventure that pokes gentle fun at national stereotypes and cultural touchstones, whilst thwarting a Roman plot and bringing back some of the traditional aspects of our characters, like their very short tempers, which fell by the way somewhat when Uderzo was writing. On the other hand, Uderzo's more outlandish, fantastical ideas are not entirely abandoned, either, with a (predictable) character showing up and turning out to be a tremendous addition to the story.
A really good first effort by the new team - I'm now looking forward happily to more from them.
May 16, 2018
Manca un po' del mordente a cui ci aveva abituato la vecchia gestione, ma le gag sono godibili e la storia scorre piacevolmente.
December 16, 2019
This is the book I never read before even though I was sure I read the entire series...
Very entertaining but nothing new...may be Nessie
Very entertaining but nothing new...may be Nessie
November 15, 2019
Esta es la primera obra de los nuevos creadores de Astérix y Obélix. En ella nuestros amigos galos se verán envueltos en una aventura que los llevará a lo que actualmente se conoce por Escocia. El dibujo no tiene ningún reproche, pienso que el dibujante ha hecho un gran trabajo al recrear los dibujos realizados por Albert Underzo, lo mismo para el nuevo guionista ya sigue a la misma altura que su predecesor, Renée Goscinny.
Simplemente la historia no me convenció del todo, no me pueden fascinar todos los tomos en igual medida
Simplemente la historia no me convenció del todo, no me pueden fascinar todos los tomos en igual medida
December 29, 2019
Oduševljena sam hrvatskim prijevodom u izdanju Bookglobea. Zabavno i duhovito!
November 17, 2013
the new team has been chosen well. a stronger plot than the whimsy of the last few albums and great byplay between the villagers
November 10, 2013
Après le désastre scénaristique du ciel leur tombe sur la tête, il était primordial de redistribuer les cartes de la plus célèbre BD française. Uderzo dut se résoudre à rendre son crayon et c'est une équipe de petit nouveaux qui pris place pour relever la délicate mission du nouvel album du gaulois. Et bonne nouvelle, si l'aventure est loin d'être parfaite, elle est entre de bonnes mains. On louera ainsi le retour de certains classiques, un dessins globalement fidèle; mais on regrettera aussi ces quelques écarts à la tradition Astérix, comme ce nouveau saut dans la fantaisie, ou encore une histoire un peu trop simple. Loin de rendre l'album de la renaissance, Astérix chez les pictes montre que la franchise est sur la voie de la rémission...
September 28, 2020
Il primo albo, cronologicamente parlando, non opera ne di Uderzo ne di Goscinny.
Ferri la prende alla lontana, sfruttando il filone dei viaggi per l'Europa, inserisce tutti i topoi di Asterix o quasi, tenta molti calembour alla Goscinny ma non è che gli riescano, alla fine la storia che ne esce è debole, e per quanto bravo sia Conrad, manca qualcosa anche dal lato grafico a questa storia.
Ma so già che si rifaranno. Quindi sospetto che qui avessero una gran paura di osare. D'altra parte, leggendo Texoni da quando sono pubblicati, so bene quanto spesso sia difficile per un disegnatore confrontarsi con un personaggio del fumetto di enorme caratura qual è Asterix.
2 stelle e mezza.
Ferri la prende alla lontana, sfruttando il filone dei viaggi per l'Europa, inserisce tutti i topoi di Asterix o quasi, tenta molti calembour alla Goscinny ma non è che gli riescano, alla fine la storia che ne esce è debole, e per quanto bravo sia Conrad, manca qualcosa anche dal lato grafico a questa storia.
Ma so già che si rifaranno. Quindi sospetto che qui avessero una gran paura di osare. D'altra parte, leggendo Texoni da quando sono pubblicati, so bene quanto spesso sia difficile per un disegnatore confrontarsi con un personaggio del fumetto di enorme caratura qual è Asterix.
2 stelle e mezza.
June 28, 2022
I am grateful to our local library for storing all the hardcover copies of Asterix's adventures. Although this is a similar theme of Asterix traveling overseas and saving the day with help of his trusty sidekick Obelix and magic potion, the side stories and regional puns are exceptional.
September 4, 2020
Το διάβασα στα αγγλικά κι ίσως να μην ευχαριστήθηκα τόσο τα λογοπαίγνια, αλλά γενικά, καλό μου φάνηκε, φρεσκούτσικο.
August 19, 2018
A fun read when read in Scots. :)
November 5, 2013
On tää pientä parannusta pariin viimeiseen albumiin verrattuna, mutta kaukana tämä on vielä Asterixin kulta-ajasta.
July 10, 2023
4,5/5
Me ha encantado esta primera historia de los nuevos autores de Astérix. Reconozco que tenía mis dudas, pero, al menos en este primer volumen, han sabido hacer una continuación de calidad y muy superior a las obras finales de Uderzo. El dibujo es perfecto, se mejora el uso del color y el ritmo está muy bien medido. Ojalá el resto de tomos de estos autores sean igual de buenos...
Me ha encantado esta primera historia de los nuevos autores de Astérix. Reconozco que tenía mis dudas, pero, al menos en este primer volumen, han sabido hacer una continuación de calidad y muy superior a las obras finales de Uderzo. El dibujo es perfecto, se mejora el uso del color y el ritmo está muy bien medido. Ojalá el resto de tomos de estos autores sean igual de buenos...
October 5, 2018
ভালো লেগেছে
July 4, 2023
Aunque se les echa de menos a los creadores de la serie de Astérix por su característico punto de humor, este álbum es divertido, entretenido y didáctico.
Puedes leer mi reseña completa en mi blog
https://www.alarte.eu/cuadernodelectu...
Puedes leer mi reseña completa en mi blog
https://www.alarte.eu/cuadernodelectu...
December 2, 2013
As with probably most here, I am a huge fan of Goscinny's genial tongue-in-cheek narrative of Gauls, Romans, and humans in general. Also of Uderzo's brilliant visual capture of Goscinny's grand vision. I also loved all stories by Uderzo, up until 'Asterix and the Magic Carpet', after which something changed. That said, in my opinion, up until "...and the Picts", all Asterix books have contained a spark of wit, warmth and life as a consistent feature, albeit in varying degrees. While I appreciate the work presented here, which I enjoyed reading, and while I realise Goscinny's and Uderzo's shoes are extra-large, I was sad to see the story and illustration lack the original conviction and confidence they did in decades past. A bit like the new 'Star Wars' movies. With such a great legacy, I would have wished for the story to include some of the fiery wit, polished narrative and character displayed by this tiny tich and fatman (who isn't fat) in ages past. That said, some of the lacklustre here may be due to a poor translation into English – not sure. Also, the drawings didn't quite capture the essence of the original characters. Some of the ladies (Impedimenta, Mrs. Geriatrix, Bacteria, etc.) for instance, did not hold enough of the originals. Sad to see Uderzo go. But the greatest void, I thought, was the story itself. They should go back to basics and re-visit Goscinny's and Uderzo's original formulas. I love all their books. In every language I have read them, they capture the humour specifically pertinent to that language/culture. Go ye and do likewise! Capture our imaginations again! Make them fly, go to other planets, or simply stay at home...only make us dream again!
That said, it was great to be able to see the boys back after so many years. Merci Messieurs Ferri et Conrad.
That said, it was great to be able to see the boys back after so many years. Merci Messieurs Ferri et Conrad.
August 10, 2016
This review was originally posted on my blog here:
http://jeanmenzies.blogspot.co.uk/201...
Asterix and the Picts, the latest in The Adventures of Asterix graphic novel series, originally written and published in french. I have been an avid fan of the Asterix books since I was in the single digits and I first discovered this wonderful world of Ancient Gaul in my library. The series has been going since the 60's and unsurprisingly writers and artists have had to change in that time. If you're a fan of the series you will probably be aware of the controversy surrounding the change in writers and artists but for the purposes of this review let's set that aside. In fact, perhaps it was the low expectations, but I was very impressed by this latest edition, more so than I have been by the last few.
As the title suggests this episode sees Asterix, and his trusty sidekick Obelix, encounter the Picts of Brittany; of course, they once again are challenged to save their new friends, encounter some troublesome (well somewhat) Roman soldiers and share some bromance arguments that provide laughs for audience. I found myself laughing out loud when reading this adventure. As a Scot I appreciated the little jokes that played on Celtish/Scottish stereotypes. In fact this edition has not only been translated into English but Scots and although I read the English edition I am still eager to read the Scots version as even having a flick through it in the bookshop gave me a few giggles. The art lived up to my expectations of the series. In part I wanted to defend this newbie to the series and recommend that you check it out, especially if you have written off the newer Asterix books because I think you might be pleasantly surprised.
http://jeanmenzies.blogspot.co.uk/201...
Asterix and the Picts, the latest in The Adventures of Asterix graphic novel series, originally written and published in french. I have been an avid fan of the Asterix books since I was in the single digits and I first discovered this wonderful world of Ancient Gaul in my library. The series has been going since the 60's and unsurprisingly writers and artists have had to change in that time. If you're a fan of the series you will probably be aware of the controversy surrounding the change in writers and artists but for the purposes of this review let's set that aside. In fact, perhaps it was the low expectations, but I was very impressed by this latest edition, more so than I have been by the last few.
As the title suggests this episode sees Asterix, and his trusty sidekick Obelix, encounter the Picts of Brittany; of course, they once again are challenged to save their new friends, encounter some troublesome (well somewhat) Roman soldiers and share some bromance arguments that provide laughs for audience. I found myself laughing out loud when reading this adventure. As a Scot I appreciated the little jokes that played on Celtish/Scottish stereotypes. In fact this edition has not only been translated into English but Scots and although I read the English edition I am still eager to read the Scots version as even having a flick through it in the bookshop gave me a few giggles. The art lived up to my expectations of the series. In part I wanted to defend this newbie to the series and recommend that you check it out, especially if you have written off the newer Asterix books because I think you might be pleasantly surprised.
July 12, 2014
When it was released this comic was on my radar for some time, as an avid reader of the more European orientated comics of which Asterix has been one of my favorites from way back to my youth. In fact reading the classic Asterix tales these days I see still a lot of things I missed before probably due to growing older. And in truth Uderzo and Gosinny did write a classic series that is not easily surpassed. Currently one my favorite comic series is in the middle of its last publication due to the fact that the artist has chosen to enjoy his pension. As such I did enter the discussion of his series should be continued and how does one keep the same quality??
In the case of this new Asterix both the writer and artist are new and yet they keep the quality and expectation fullfilled. All the regular stuff passes by including the poor pirates that end up swimming as usual. This time Asterix & Obelix get involved in a Clanfeud in the Highlands, hence the Picts, that has also the usual Romeo & Julia aspect. And more important the reason of why the monster of Loch Ness is seen so rarely.
It is certainly not a better book as those from the original writer and artist but it also does not fail in entertaining. I find this new book easily better than some of the solo-works by Uderzo who remained the sole original for some albums.
Well worth your time and a welcome return for our Gaul friends and a promise for the future that there will be more to come. And that does pleases me a lot.
In the case of this new Asterix both the writer and artist are new and yet they keep the quality and expectation fullfilled. All the regular stuff passes by including the poor pirates that end up swimming as usual. This time Asterix & Obelix get involved in a Clanfeud in the Highlands, hence the Picts, that has also the usual Romeo & Julia aspect. And more important the reason of why the monster of Loch Ness is seen so rarely.
It is certainly not a better book as those from the original writer and artist but it also does not fail in entertaining. I find this new book easily better than some of the solo-works by Uderzo who remained the sole original for some albums.
Well worth your time and a welcome return for our Gaul friends and a promise for the future that there will be more to come. And that does pleases me a lot.
October 17, 2015
Me ha gustado mucho volver a leer las aventuras de asterix y obelix! He escogido este libro despues de haver visto hace unos dias Asterix y la residencia de los dioses, y como lectura ligera porque quiero completar mi book challenge, y ha sido una buenisima decision, porque no me acordaba de lo divertidos que son estos comics! Los nombres de cada personaje me han hecho reir mucho, y aunque la historia se me ha hecho corta, y he echado de menos que hubiera mas romanos, los dibujos me han gustado mucho, y la ambientacion en el lago ness tambien. Me habria gustado encontrar un poco mas de mitologia, y como ya he dicho, mas romanos, aunque los pocos que aparecen hacen reir mucho. El libro esta muy bien y se lee en una media hora, lo recomiendo si estas teniendo dificultades con algun libro mas denso, y necesitas descansar, o si necesitas mas lecturas para completar tu book challenge. Es 100% asterix, y yo personalmente no he notado la diferencia de que lo hayan escrito otros autores. No le he dado 5 estrellas porque como ya he comentado, me han faltado algunos romanos mas...pero he pasado un buen rato, y he conseguido una lectura por tutatis!
June 26, 2025
Asterix and the Picts marked a cautious, respectful return after Uderzo retired from scripting. Jean-Yves Ferri and Didier Conrad stepped in, and the result was warm, witty, and visually faithful.
When a frozen, tattooed Highlander washes ashore in the Gaulish village, the duo escort him back to Scotland—where they get caught in a clan conflict, face off with a scheming chief, and of course, sample some questionable whisky. It’s classic in spirit, with Obelix gleefully picking fights and Asterix staying sharp as ever.
The Scottish landscapes are gorgeously rendered—misty, mossy, with kilts flying and bagpipes howling.
I read this in 2013, just having lost my father, just beginning to find myself again through books. There was comfort in seeing the Gauls return—like old friends who hadn’t aged a day.
And it felt poetic that a story about restoring a man to his homeland found me when I was trying to figure out my own changed landscape. Not a perfect album, but a hopeful one. A worthy torch-passing.
When a frozen, tattooed Highlander washes ashore in the Gaulish village, the duo escort him back to Scotland—where they get caught in a clan conflict, face off with a scheming chief, and of course, sample some questionable whisky. It’s classic in spirit, with Obelix gleefully picking fights and Asterix staying sharp as ever.
The Scottish landscapes are gorgeously rendered—misty, mossy, with kilts flying and bagpipes howling.
I read this in 2013, just having lost my father, just beginning to find myself again through books. There was comfort in seeing the Gauls return—like old friends who hadn’t aged a day.
And it felt poetic that a story about restoring a man to his homeland found me when I was trying to figure out my own changed landscape. Not a perfect album, but a hopeful one. A worthy torch-passing.
June 25, 2017
The last Asterix book written by original artist Albert Uderzo, Asterix and the Falling Sky, was horrible so I wasn't too sad to learn a new writer had taken over. However, while Asterix and the Picts at least tries to be a 'classic' Asterix story (no aliens this time around, although there is a lake monster), it still feels like the magic has gone almost completely. I don't remember laughing even once and wasn't curious how the story would develop either. All in all, I have more or less given up hope for the series, I'm afraid. I guess I'm just going to have to pretend the last few books never happened.
June 21, 2016
Considering a new artist and new author has stepped in to continue the vision of this brilliant ageless series, the album deserves 5 stars.
The illustrations are flawless, just like Underzo's.
The story, is different, but engaging nonetheless
The illustrations are flawless, just like Underzo's.
The story, is different, but engaging nonetheless
October 25, 2022
Creo que los de la época de Uderzo y Goscinny eran mejores y con esa fina ironía que me encantaba.
May 27, 2019
The most important reason to learn to read in French is the ability to read Astérix in the original. Every another need for French pales in comparison to this! I love their puns, double entendres, reference to present-day events...I love everything about the series, including the bard (though that's only that no sound comes out of these books).
This is an average and unremarkable Asterix story. Unremarkable even in the fact that the style fits perfectly to that of Uderzo; if someone did not know of the transition, very likely wouldn't notice. But this opinion of mine might reflect that now I'm reading them as an adults. And because I have affection towards the older books, I can't properly evaluate them anymore. I read those stories many times, I love them... in a way that I will never love the most recent books.
But, yes... looking forward to the next.
This is an average and unremarkable Asterix story. Unremarkable even in the fact that the style fits perfectly to that of Uderzo; if someone did not know of the transition, very likely wouldn't notice. But this opinion of mine might reflect that now I'm reading them as an adults. And because I have affection towards the older books, I can't properly evaluate them anymore. I read those stories many times, I love them... in a way that I will never love the most recent books.
But, yes... looking forward to the next.
April 9, 2019
This title is not one of the original series - it is written and illustrated by different authors - so I was a little sceptical about its quality when I began reading.
Although it doesn’t quite live up to the work of Goscinny and Uderzo, I still had several laugh-out-loud reactions to some of the puns, and overall it was an enjoyable read. As someone with Scottish family heritage, I really enjoyed the cultural jokes and depictions of the Pictish life.
Although it doesn’t quite live up to the work of Goscinny and Uderzo, I still had several laugh-out-loud reactions to some of the puns, and overall it was an enjoyable read. As someone with Scottish family heritage, I really enjoyed the cultural jokes and depictions of the Pictish life.
November 4, 2024
The first album not written by the original duo (Goscinny & Uderzo) - a little bittersweet.
Another classic adventure but in Scotland so of course I liked it
Another classic adventure but in Scotland so of course I liked it
January 21, 2025
Een geweldig nieuw avontuur van Asterix.
June 8, 2025
Catastrophique. Du niveau d'un (très) mauvais scénario des Schtroumpfs. Et je n'ai pas du tout retrouvé l'esprit Goscinny dans cet album en dépit (à cause) des jeux de mots nombreux mais poussifs.
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