Book: ‘Asterix the Gaul’ by René Goscinny
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Apr.05, 2020, under Books
Asterix the Gaul by René Goscinny
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
First, I love the storytelling and illustration throughout. Outstanding work that sails waaaay past the dodgy story told. There really isn’t a story. It’s more about one side picking on the other side and vice-versa with a simple story device to conclude it all. There is little intrigue and the Gauls and Romans are nominally defined to care about any of them…except for the excellent illustration work. That is really the only reason to look at this. It’s also interesting to see the artwork make a bit of an alteration over the course of many pages. Seems Uderzo may have had this as a rush project and figured it out as he went. Still a great portfolio of cartoon work.
Consider this a picture book than a story to read and the reader will be far more satisfied.
Bottom line: I recommend the art and not the story. 5 out of 10 points.
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