Hogfather
by Terry Pratchett
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Author: Terry PratchettEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-09-08
ISBN: 0061059056
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Harper
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Book Review: "IT'S NICE TO DO A JOB WHERE PEOPLE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU."
Summary: 4 Stars
I know this is one of the most popular and highly-regarded of Pratchett's Discworld novels, but I can't decide whether that's despite or because of the fact that the plot is so difficult to get a handle on in the first two-thirds of the book. The Hogfather is more or equivalent to our Father Christmas, but with more explicit ties to Paleolithic religious beliefs. And the four huge hogs that pull his sleigh through the skies on Hogswatch Night are a far cry from Donder and Blitzen. But this year, the Hogfather is strangely missing and Death decides to takes his place, temporarily, in order to uphold people's belief in him. Why is the not-so-jolly figure in red missing? Well, that comes back to the felonious plans of Mr. Teatime, a extremely bent assassin whom even the Guild of Assassins aren't thrilled about. The other major player is Death's adopted granddaughter, Susan -- a genuine duchess working as a governess -- who has special powers that will come in very handy. Plus, there are the wizards of Unseen University, a thinking semi-machine called Hex, the Death of Rats, Medium Dave Lilywhite and his brother, Banjo, and a raven with a fixation on eyeballs. As always, there are some truly hilarious scenes, such as Death/Hogfather at the mall, giving children (and Corporal Nobby Nobbs) what they actually want for Hogswatch. Not one of Pratchett's best, but even his less successful efforts are way ahead of most writers' best.
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