Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
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Book Reviews of Hogfather
Book Review: Seems the most heartfelt... Maybe I'm too sentimental
Summary: 5 Stars
I think this is my favorite of the Discworld novels, although "The Fifth Elephant," "Small Gods," and any other Vimes novel are also high contenders. "Hogfather" gets points for its poignancy, its interesting insights into human belief, and of course the hysterical scenes with Unseen University's bungling high wizards.I don't want to give anything away, but Pratchett's visions of the mind's eye of childhood and the things that terrify you when you're young are brilliant. The assorted gods, fairies and gnomes that fall into existence when the Hogfather goes missing are wonderful and crazy characters, and of course, any book with Death as a primary character is always a great read.
All in all, I loved this book. Loved it, loved it, loved it. I admit, it had me in tears at the end. BUY THIS NOW. You won't regret it.
Book Review: My favorite Pratchett book (so far...)
Summary: 5 Stars
This story is on one level the very funny story of Death (one of Pratchett's many reoccurring characters) having to fill in for the Hogfather as he tries to make people *believe* in Hogswatch (kind of a Christmas except with, well, um, hogs). On another level it is an exploration of the modern commercialized "Christmas", and the ancient myths from which it sprang. Silly and thoughtful, this book is a classic of fantasy. Though it would help to read "Mort", "Reaper Man" and "Soul Music" first, the book can be read on it's own, though it is funnier if you have the background of at least some of the earlier books.Book Review: You'd better watch out... you'd better not cry...
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a Pratchett fan then I am wasting my time telling you what a genius Terry is... if you're not yet a Pratchett fan, you need to find your introduction book to the master of Fantasy Satire.Myths live forever... or do they. Hogfather is a twisting Helix of two tales. A murder mystery featuring Susan Sto-Helit, Death's Grand-daughter and a Romp through the collective human subconcious with Death and his surly manservant. Laugh and smile and wonder as Pratchett educates us as to the history, nature and evolution of Myth, Faith and the nature of belief.
A must have for any fan of Death and Susan Sto-Helit.
Book Review: Hilarious tale about childhood icons with twists and laughs!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was hilarious. Not only did it have the grim reaper playing Santa Claus (or Hogfather as the case may be), but it also has a colorful cast of other "mythical" beings like the tooth fairies, the bogeyman, the "oh god" of Hangovers and the assassin with manners, Mr. Teatime. (That's Te-ah Tim-eh.) This is one of my favorite in Pratchett's Discworld series. It shows the human side to Death himself and his idealistic and childlike yearnings to rob the rich to feed the poor. I recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful combination of fantasy and laughs (although not without a bit of morale thrown in).Book Review: One of the best Discworld books
Summary: 5 Stars
Of all the Discworld novels (How many are there now? Quite a few, anyway) this is one of the best. Susan Sto Helit and the personified Death are two of Pratchett's best characters, and they're at their best here. I won't get into the plot; suffice to say that there is a plot, and it is a good one. As has been pointed out, the humor is darker in some places than is typical for Terry, but it's still the same comic personality. The end of the book has a thoughtful edge, as Terry's best books tend to at some point, but somehow it doesn't seem incongruous. Highly recommended.