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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre: Fantasy, Humor, Comic Fantasy, Holiday Fiction

Book Review :
Hogfather is Terry Pratchett's brilliantly witty and surprisingly profound take on the spirit of the holiday season, set in his beloved Discworld. It's Hogswatch, the Discworld's equivalent of Christmas, and something has gone terribly wrong. The Hogfather, the jolly fat man who delivers presents to good children, has vanished. If he doesn't show up, the sun won't rise. Ever again. This is because, on the Discworld, belief makes things real. To save the day, the skeletal anthropomorphic personification Death steps in, donning a red suit and attempting to deliver gifts with a hearty ''HO. HO. HO.'' Meanwhile, Death's resourceful granddaughter, Susan, must uncover the plot behind the Hogfather's disappearance, battling monsters, Assassins, and the very nature of reality. Filled with Pratchett's trademark humor, sharp social commentary, and surprising heart, Hogfather is a hilarious and heartwarming tale about the stories we tell ourselves, the importance of belief, and why we need to protect the things that make us human, even if they are just made up. It's a festive feast of darkness and tinsel.