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| Plot Summary of Hogfather |
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"
It's that time of year again: the shortest, darkest day of the year on
Discworld, known as Hogswatch, when a fat jolly man in a red suit known as
Hogfather travels the world in a sleigh drawn by four huge hogs and climbs
down the chimney to leave gifts in stockings. But wait ... that's not
Hogfather! That's a thin, skeletal fellow with a scythe dressed up as
Hogfather. Where's the real Hogfather -- dead or kidnapped? Why did the
vicious Mr. Teatime (Teh-ah-tee-meh, if you please!) hire a couple of thugs
named Chickenwire and Medium Dave to kidnap the Tooth Fairy and her huge
collection of baby teeth? And why are various other imaginary figures such
as the Cheerful Fairy, the Eater of Socks, and the God of Hangovers popping
out of the woodwork? It's up to budding witch Susan Sto-Helit, who's been
employed as a governess and wasn't really aware of her magical powers
(let alone that her grandfather is Death), to save the day along with the
bumbling wizards of Unseen University. Pratchett offers yet another
delightful plot in the Discworld series, with the usual winking alternate
world references (from Monty Python and Mary Poppins to Struwwelpeter and
the Little Match Girl). Remember, "The truth is out there, but the lies are
in your head."
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David Loftus, Resident Scholar
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"A young, extremely tall dwarf named Carrot comes to the city of Anhk-Morpork seeking his fortune in the city's Night Watch."
Terdeia, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Hogfather |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30%
Tone of book
- very upbeat
- humorous or laughable
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Parody
Yes
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
- Female
Profession/status:
- servant
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can talk to animals
- can fly
- can cast many different spells
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- magical being
Age:
- long-lived adults
Profession/status:
- killer
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- can change shapes
- teleportation
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
- deluded
- wild
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Terrain
- Water
- Mountains
- Forests
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
- very controlled society
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- none/very little science jargon needed
- some scientific explanation
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
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