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Asterix and Obelix All at Sea (Asterix (Orion Paperback))

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Goscinny & Uderzo were an excellent TEAM, and with one of them gone, it's noticeable that the Asterix series isn't quite the same. This wasn't a bad book, but I could tell that the writing has fallen off a notch. Those who have read several of the earlier books will notice this. Still, it's not like I hated this book. The illustrations remain as good as ever.

I have heard many bad things about this one, but as an avid fan of Asterix and other works of Uderzo (Iznogud, Umpah Pah, ...), I think this is a great story. The art work is superb, Uderzo certainly gets better with each story. The plot is funny, and Spartakis is great! I have some problems with it though, the adventure seems too much for 48 pages. Seems like at times, Uderzo has had to leave the adventure without getting it anywhere. Spartakis and his band could have been given a greater role than just the cab ride from the Armorian Coast to Atlantis!

First published in both French and English in 1996.

Considering that Uderzo did write two excellent ones by himself-Asterix and the Black Gold, and Asterix and the Magic Carpet- this is not the best Asterix book.
No doubt, Uderzo has explored some new themes, but the idea of Obelix turning into granite, and then reverting to childhood is laying it on a bit thick-come on!
To bring the great figure, Spartacus into the equation was a good idea, and I quite liked Atlantis, with the cute little angel-children and the flying cows.
So certainly add it to your Asterix collection, but I think the time is coming soon when Uderzo should lay down his Asterix pen, and let this great series come to completion!

This book is a pretty good addition to the wonderful Asterix series, but it falls short to some of the others, for example, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield. Obelix drinks a barrel of magic potion and turns to stone. When Getafix tries to turn him back, he accidentally turns him into a baby. All in all, a fun read, but not as funny as some others in the series.

A nice addition to the best comic adventure series in the world. Uderzo shows that he has the ability as a writer, as well as a master illustrator. Although we have to agree that it is impossible for anyone to replace the late Goscinny, Uderso does a great job of continuing the adventures. I agree with the point that it is not as good as some of the ones he did befoew, particularly Asterix and Son or the Magic Carpet

Although I must say that I was disappointed after reading this latest adventure, the mere idea of embarking on an adventure with my favourite comic strip heroes made it worthwhile. The book lacks the punch that all the other stories do. The artwork is slightly different but enjoyable.

Love the book.
It is getting harder to find Asterix and Obelix on line

Obelix drinks the magic potion, and turns into stone. The druid tries to make an antidote, which instead turns Obelix into a child. He then has to go to Atlantis in hope of finding a cure. Meanwhile, a ship full of mutineers visit the village.

This is one of the newest Asterix adventures. Uderzo has created some pretty good adventures even after Goschinny's death, and here is another interesting premise and it almost works. It's entertaining, but the resolution is something of a letdown. Recommended for fans. New Asterix readers might want to start with another book.

This book contains all the classic Asterix elements with the role of Obelix being priceless. It is a great read for all the people who have been following the adventures of Asterix for such a long time. I love the return to the classic elements after the mildly disappointing book "Asterix and the Secret Weapon".

It's a shame that Uderzo, in the 21st century, still uses racist depictions of Africans. What a blot on an otherwise enthralling comic series. That said, it's also worth noting that the plot is poorly wrought. Racism notwithstanding, this book does not do credit to the fun series.

The tale revolves around several boats. Indeed there is a confusion of boats going hither and thither. Most perplexing of all is the naval journey made by the Gauls to Atlantis. This awkwardly spliced insertion only impairs the story. My poor six year old became confused about who was on what boat going where and why. Although I had no trouble relating to her the storyline, I myself was left head-scratching as to why the authors would devise such a confounded and unsatisfying plot.

It's a pity that Uderzo has not heard the critique of Asterix books, in which Africans have long been portrayed as little more than silly savages. Such lampoons were bad enough decades ago, but today they are rather inexcusable. Team these tangential stereotypes to a hackneyed plot and you have a book that adds nothing to the fine legacy of Asterix.