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Hogfather

Discworld, Book 20

By Terry Pratchett

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| Mass Market Paperback | 9780061059056

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Who would want to harm Discworld's most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless -- and oddly familiar -- universe, but the Hogfather is one of them. Yet here it is, Hogswatchnight, that most joyous and acquisitive of times, and the jolly old, red-suited Continue

Who would want to harm Discworld's most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless -- and oddly familiar -- universe, but the Hogfather is one of them. Yet here it is, Hogswatchnight, that most joyous and acquisitive of times, and the jolly old, red-suited gift-giver has vanished without a trace. And there's something shady going on involving an uncommonly psychotic member of the Assassins' Guild and certain representatives of Ankh-Morpork's rather extensive criminal element. Suddenly Discworld's entire myth system is unraveling at an alarming rate. Drastic measures must be taken, which is why Death himself is taking up the reins of the fat man's vacated sleigh . . . which, in turn, has Death's level-headed granddaughter, Susan, racing to unravel the nasty, humbuggian mess before the holiday season goes straight to hell and takes everyone along with it.

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    Books starring Death are always good. It's amazing how often the presence of a character who is by no means human will focus the book on humanity: what it is, how it behaves, what it believes in... and why it actually has to believe in something.
    And - of course - it's as funny as a Prat ... (continue)

    Books starring Death are always good. It's amazing how often the presence of a character who is by no means human will focus the book on humanity: what it is, how it behaves, what it believes in... and why it actually has to believe in something.
    And - of course - it's as funny as a Pratchett can be ;)

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    Simbul said on Oct 16, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Someone wants to kill Hogfather, so the Death takes his place on the sledge (pulled by four pigs). It's funny, but also enchanting and clever like Pratchett is. Highly recommended, especially in the Xmas season.

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    Claire Zachanassian said on Jan 11, 2012 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • This was a good Christmas fantasy book. I enjoyed the scenes with Death trying to do the right thing. I also liked the scenes with the wizards and their trying not to think of new gods and fairies.

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    krin5292 said on Jan 3, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Another favorite of mine. This work was recently adapted for television in the UK (sadly, unavailable on region 1 dvd), but it's easy to see why. One of the more accessible books for a Discworld neophyte, Pratchett takes on the holidays - and faith and religion, to boot - with his characteristic cha ... (continue)

    Another favorite of mine. This work was recently adapted for television in the UK (sadly, unavailable on region 1 dvd), but it's easy to see why. One of the more accessible books for a Discworld neophyte, Pratchett takes on the holidays - and faith and religion, to boot - with his characteristic charm and wit. Uproariously funny, "The Hogfather" is a parody of holiday commercialism in our modern world.

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    guaddess said on Sep 23, 2007 | Add your feedback

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