Rating: 4/5
Review:
Good, but not one of his best
Hogfather is good, but I don't think it's one of Pratchett's
best. It is his take on Christmas and
the nature of belief, as the Hogfather (the Discworld equivalent of Father
Christmas) mysteriously disappears and Death takes his place dispensing good
cheer and delivering presents. Sinister
events unfold as we slowly learn what is going on and Susan Sto Helit (in fine
form, as always) takes a hand.
There is plenty of fun here with the Wizards,
anthropomorphic personifications, Death as always not quite Getting It and so
on, and also Pratchett's typically thoughtful insights into the nature and
importance of belief, but for me it doesn't quite have the gripping narrative
drive and laugh-out-loud moments of his very best. That means that it's still very good, just
not quite as brilliant as some. Still
recommended, but if you're looking for somewhere to start I'd recommend Mort,
Going Postal or Feet of Clay, for example, before Hogfather.
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