Asterix and Cleopatra by René Goscinny

Why read the book?

René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo wrote Asterix and the Banquet. It is the fifth book in the Asterix series. The Romans build a wall around the Gaul village to stop them. Asterix bets he can break out and bring back food from all parts of Gaul. He and Obelix travel to towns like Lutetia and Massilia. They face Romans at each stop. The story shows food from different places and clever ways to win. Readers see adventure and laughs. It mocks Roman power. This tale takes the Gauls on a trip across their land.

Favourite quote

We will feast on the best of Gaul.

What I Loved

Asterix and the Banquet takes the heroes on a road trip full of fun. Asterix uses wits to get past Roman blocks. Obelix stays strong and loves to eat. Each town has its own food like ham or fish. Uderzo draws markets and chases with life. Goscinny adds jokes on names and habits. The plot moves with new spots and tricks. It shows pride in Gaul ways. Each part builds more joy and action. The friends work as a team. This book adds to the series with travel and feasts. The end brings a big party home.

Key Takeaway

Wit and friends help beat limits set by others.

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