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Myth & Legend Fiction

Hogfather

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  • 1996 first published
  • 383 pages
  • ★ 4.1 (59 ratings)
  • 40 editions
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Published in 1996, Hogfather is a mythic fiction play by Terry Pratchett. Much of the action takes place in Ankh Morpork and Unseen University. It features Hex, Susan Stolat and Ponder Stibbons. It deals with wizards, Satire, Mythology and Pratchett.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, and 134 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 40 editions across 7 languages.

At about 383 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.

About Hogfather

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. 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. 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. Suddenly Discworld's entire myth system is unraveling at an alarming rate. Drastic measures must be taken, which is why Death himself is taking up the reins of the fat man's vacated sleigh . . . which, in turn, has Death's level-headed granddaughter, Susan, racing to unravel the nasty, humbuggian mess before the holiday season goes straight to hell and takes everyone along with it.
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Awards & lists

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • Ankh Morpork
  • Unseen University

Characters

  • Hex
  • Susan Stolat
  • Ponder Stibbons
  • Death
  • Albert
  • the Tooth Fairy
  • the Hogfather
  • Mustrum Ridcully
  • Mr Teatime
  • the Auditors

Subjects

  • Wizards
  • Discworld, Imaginary place
  • Fantasy
  • Death, Fictitious character : pratchett
  • Satire
  • Humor
  • Mythology
  • Pratchett
  • Discworld
  • Motion picture plays
  • Magos
  • Discworld, Lugar imaginario
  • Humorous
  • Literature and fiction, fantasy
  • Hogfather., Motion picture
  • Hogfather

Quick answers

Who wrote Hogfather?

Hogfather was written by Terry Pratchett and first published in 1996.

What genre is Hogfather?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.

How long is Hogfather?

The median edition has 383 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Hogfather?

Readers who like it often enjoy Snow Crash, American Gods and The Throne of Fire.

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