Obelix and Co. by René Goscinny

Why read the book?

René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo wrote Obelix and Co. It is the twenty-third book in the Asterix series. Caesar sends a young Roman named Caius Preposterus to the village. He buys menhirs from Obelix at high prices. Obelix becomes rich and hires villagers to make more. The whole village turns to business and money. Asterix sees the danger but nobody listens. The Romans want to corrupt the Gauls with wealth. Other villagers compete and prices go wild. The story shows humour in trade and greed. Readers see adventure and laughs. It mocks business, markets, and Roman schemes. This tale puts the village at risk from gold, not swords.

Favourite quote

Supply and demand, my dear Obelix.

What I Loved

Obelix and Co. puts Obelix at the centre for fresh fun. Obelix enjoys being rich and acts important. Asterix worries and tries to warn his friend. The villagers fight over menhir deals. Preposterus uses clever plans to drive the market. The Roman economy starts to crack from menhir costs. Uderzo draws piles of menhirs, busy markets, and gold with detail. Goscinny adds jokes on capitalism, inflation, and business talk.

The plot turns with surprises like market crashes and rival sellers. It shows how money changes people and breaks bonds. Each part builds more chaos and laughs. The Gauls must see through the trick before it ruins them. This book adds to the series with sharp satire. The art shows stacks of stone and Roman offices well. The words stay sharp for quick read. The end brings sense back and a feast. The story holds heart in valuing friends over fortune.

Key Takeaway

Money and greed can divide even the closest friends.

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