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reviewed Hogfather by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, #20)

Terry Pratchett: Hogfather (Paperback, 2006, Corgi Books) 4 stars

Hogfather is the 20th Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett, and a 1997 British Fantasy Award …

Review of Hogfather

3 stars

Very interesting overarching plot, but a bit too all over the place to be truly enjoyable. Sometimes I had to force myself to continue reading. When it ended, I had to take a step back to comprehend the main story, without being distracted by the details.

But I wouldn't skip it.

Susan is one of my favourite characters, so I was glad to see her, her denial and her adventures. It was also entertaining to wonder if Death's behaviour was sound or capricious. Both? I enjoyed the discussion between Death and Albert about giving people what they want.

I don't usually seem to appreciate the Wizards, but the parts with Ponder Stibbons and Hex were an exception.

And of course there are a myriad of very witty and quotable jokes and puns.