Asterix and the Picts by Jean-Yves Ferri

Why read the book?

Jean-Yves Ferri wrote and Didier Conrad drew Asterix and the Picts. It is the thirty-fifth book in the Asterix series and the first by new creators. A frozen Pict named MacAroon washes ashore near the village. The Gauls thaw him out and learn his story. His clan in Caledonia faces a traitor chief backed by Romans. Asterix and Obelix sail north to help. They face fog, lochs, and highland warriors. They search for the Loch Ness monster. The story shows humour in Scottish ways and clan pride. Readers see adventure and laughs. It mocks weather, bagpipes, and Roman plans. This tale takes the Gauls to misty highlands.

Favourite quote

In Caledonia, the weather is always a challenge and so are the people.

What I Loved

Asterix and the Picts takes the heroes to Scotland for fresh fun. Asterix stays clever to handle proud clans and Roman tricks. Obelix enjoys the fights and the haggis less so. MacAroon leads with highland honour. The Picts paint themselves and play pipes with fury. The Romans shiver in the cold and want to leave. Conrad draws lochs, castles, and misty hills with life. Ferri adds jokes on kilts, clans, and the famous monster.

The plot turns with surprises like clan games and loch dives. It shows how new creators can honour the old spirit. Each part builds more action and humour. The Gauls help with wits and strength as always. This book adds to the series with a strong new start. The art shows grey skies and green hills well. The words flow easy for quick read. The end brings clan peace and a feast. The story holds heart in standing up for friends far from home.

Key Takeaway

New voices can carry old traditions with honour and heart.

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