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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Now I love [a:Terry Pratchett|1654|Terry Pratchett|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1235562205p2/1654.jpg]. I've read most everything the man has ever written (my wife has read everything the man has written). This book, however, is one of my favourites. The reading of this book has become one of my Christmas traditions. Although it is a satire of Christmas (as most of Pratchett's works are satirical) it also contains a delightful core of merriment. The best satire has a healthy respect for the thing being satirised, and this is no different.
The fourth book by Terry Pratchett that I read (in no specific order) and it has more or less the same ingredients that make them all very interesting books.
First, a sensible and empathetic protagonist who gets caught up in the main problem (at first not entirely recognizable and which is truly imaginative and unpredictable) in which she embarks on an adventure with hilarious characters and interactions. Also with situations that bring humorous reflections.
Especially in the beginning, but also throughout the work, there are many paragraphs that have ideas and reflections on different topics. Among which includes our society and human nature.
The conversations between magicians are hilarious. Teatime does not disappoint. And Death is one of my favorite characters in general (almost always calm, kind, thoughtful and still trying to understand humans) sometimes taking things very seriously.
On the negative side, I would have to point out that it took me a bit long. And, especially in the beginning, one can get dizzy or frustrated by not understanding stories that feel random when you don't know what they are about.
But, ultimately, a very enjoyable book.
First, a sensible and empathetic protagonist who gets caught up in the main problem (at first not entirely recognizable and which is truly imaginative and unpredictable) in which she embarks on an adventure with hilarious characters and interactions. Also with situations that bring humorous reflections.
Especially in the beginning, but also throughout the work, there are many paragraphs that have ideas and reflections on different topics. Among which includes our society and human nature.
The conversations between magicians are hilarious. Teatime does not disappoint. And Death is one of my favorite characters in general (almost always calm, kind, thoughtful and still trying to understand humans) sometimes taking things very seriously.
On the negative side, I would have to point out that it took me a bit long. And, especially in the beginning, one can get dizzy or frustrated by not understanding stories that feel random when you don't know what they are about.
But, ultimately, a very enjoyable book.
The side plot where Death replaces the Hogfather with Albert as his only elf pure delight and classic Pratchett, but the main plot where the psychopath attempts to kill the Hogfather and anyone else who happens to cross his path is A LOT darker than most of the other Discworld books, in a similar vein as Night Watch. I think it’s balanced, but I definitely enjoyed the B-plot interactions more.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my all time favorite Discworld books. Probably because it is set around Christmas and that is my favorite time of the year! I also love the Death character.
Discworld Novels were a series of books I really got into around the age of about 13 to 16. Terry Pratchett really got me back into wanting to read books for fun!
I will have to go back and read them all though as forgot most of the stories by now ha ha...
Discworld Novels were a series of books I really got into around the age of about 13 to 16. Terry Pratchett really got me back into wanting to read books for fun!
I will have to go back and read them all though as forgot most of the stories by now ha ha...
adventurous
funny
inspiring
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
We have the UK version with the Josh Kirby cover, which is just fantastic. If all you've ever seen are the US covers--check out the Kirby covers. They're hilarious. Unfortunately he died in 2001.
I was going to say this is one of the earlier books in the series--but it's #20. Seriously? Wow.
No Christmas tradition will go unskewered in this Discworld book, but you may have to do a few mental adjustments: they're UK traditions, so the correlation isn't 100% for US readers. A pure delight that I read yearly in the season. Happy Hogswatch! ...Hm, I should make some cards.
I was going to say this is one of the earlier books in the series--but it's #20. Seriously? Wow.
No Christmas tradition will go unskewered in this Discworld book, but you may have to do a few mental adjustments: they're UK traditions, so the correlation isn't 100% for US readers. A pure delight that I read yearly in the season. Happy Hogswatch! ...Hm, I should make some cards.
