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 Reviewed by: The Rev 27th Feb 2007 
 


Asterix and the Cauldron

Rene Goscinny
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Our favorite Gaulish village has a visitor at the opening of Asterix and the Cauldron, who's carrying a cauldronfull of sestertii he wants our heroes to hide for him in order to avoid the Roman tax collector. Next morning, the money's gone, and Asterix and Obelix spend the bulk of the tale finding amusing ways to try and repay it. While the Asterix books have always been funny in a sort of slight-chuckling way, this is the first one that's actually caused me to laugh aloud while reading it. Probably my favorite of the early Asterix tales.



See also
Asterix and Cleopatra by Rene Goscinny reviewed by The Rev
Asterix and the Golden Sickle by Rene Goscinny reviewed by The Rev
Asterix and the Roman Agent by Rene Goscinny reviewed by The Rev
Asterix in Switzerland by Rene Goscinny reviewed by The Rev
Asterix the Gaul by Rene Goscinny reviewed by The Rev
Asterix the Gladiator by Rene Goscinny reviewed by The Rev