Cute. A lot of dependence on running gags - orgies, Obelix expecting mountains, Swiss cleanliness & punctuality...but then the Asterix stories always do, it's just been a while since I read one. The quest is interesting - highly unlikely, but interesting. Just the time necessary makes it close to impossible, even with Getafix helping the Roman. And it's nice to see them cooperating with the 'decent' people of any nation - again, normal for Asterix. Fun, as usual - nothing special. ( )

I bought this book in Switzerland while traveling in 1977. Between my two quarters of college French and my mother's high school French, we were able to read most of the book and we just howled. Asterix is much funnier in French than in English (I have the book in both).

Funniest exchange: "Maitre, maitre, le questeur est malade!" "Deja?" ( )

The boys travel to Switzerland to find the Silver Star (edelweiss), so the Druid can prepare a potion to save the life of a Roman Quaestor. Don't ask. ( )

Througoutly enjoyable Asterix. ( )