Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
In a fantastical satire of holiday traditions, the very existence of the Discworld's version of Santa Claus, known as the Hogfather, is threatened when a sinister plot is hatched to eliminate him. As belief in the Hogfather wanes, the personification of Death steps in to fill his boots, delivering presents to the children of the Discworld in an attempt to keep the spirit of the holiday alive. Meanwhile, Death's granddaughter, a plucky and resourceful young woman, works to unravel the conspiracy and restore the natural order. The story humorously explores themes of belief, tradition, and the nature of reality through a quirky and whimsical narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
The 3277th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 352
- Words
- 114,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 137th on The Big Read (BBC)
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