Drastic measures must be taken, which is why Death himself is taking up the reins of the fat man's vacated sleigh. Suddenly Discworld's entire myth system is unraveling at an alarming rate. 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.
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. 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. It’s up to Death to take up the reigns-otherwise the sun won’t shine tomorrow. But when the fat man goes missing, someone has to sit in. Hogfather was first published in 1996 and has been recently republished in a special 25th anniversary edition that comes complete with gold foil on the cover and an extra Terry Pratchett short story at the end.It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Hogswatchnight, when the Hogfather himself dons his red suit and climbs in his sleigh pulled by-of course-eight hogs, to shower gifts across Discworld. Pure fun.) Overall, this is an entertaining read, and perfect for Christmastime. (Just wait for the scene set in the Hogfather's Grotto, where Death, dressed as the Hogfather makes an unexpected visit. As always, Sir Terry Pratchett is at his best when he is satirising human nature, and when he's creating a Discworld version of the things we know all too well. And what's going on with the tooth fairy? And the group of assassins? And why are there suddenly lots and lots of different creatures-from the God of Hangovers to the Cheerful Fairy turning up at Unseen University in droves?Ī little darker than some of the previous Discworld novels, Hogfather is a clever satire on Christmas time, traditions and various festivities. Why is Death driving the sleigh and creeping down chimneys? His exceptionally sensible granddaughter, Susan, doesn't want to know, but finds herself on an adventure to find out anyway. Only this year, something is a little amiss. Or, rather, Hogswatch, which takes place each year on the 32nd of December, and is celebrated with feasts and by the appearance of the Hogfather, a jolly fat man who drives a sleigh pulled by large hogs and who climbs down chimneys to deliver presents to children. Hogfather invites readers to enjoy a Christmas on Discworld.
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