Reviews

Hogfather by Terry Pratchett

pieneman's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

anni084's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

rkoller94's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

devlavaca's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted

5.0

loganmj's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Unique, and hilarious.

This is the second Pratchett novel I have read. He is never not being funny.  His stories are like an extended Python sketch. The plot is fun and interesting, but largely acts as a wriefrsme to hang the comedy on. 

pronolagus's review against another edition

5.0

Pratchett ratchets up his insight once again, while still bringing the funny. I can sense his affection for his characters suffusing every page, and it makes every Discworld book a pleasure. Hogfather, though, has been one of my favorites so far (I'm reading in published order). The give and take of living with computers, the magic of Christmas (well, Hogswatch), the travails of nannying, the nature of the grimmest of assassins, and of course, life and death. Death, himself, continues to evolve and grow his personality, and he's one of the finest characters in any genre. TP threw all his best pitches in this novel, and I can't wait to see how he'll outdo his score in future books I haven't got to, yet.

telemakus's review

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

tiramisong's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

deluciate's review

5.0

Re-read the Hogfather on audio book as part of an annual December tradition started by Ben. It's a special book with lots to love.

In 2023, I particularly enjoyed Chapter 4 in the Assassins Guild, Death's visit to the Hogfather's grotto, and the descriptions of how Hex works, which reminds me a bit of my office.

genevieve_and_her_books's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0