Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Re-Read (again) on 12/25/24:

Wonderful, and generally getting better with EVERY re-read. It's just one of those Discworld novels that age so well.

What do I want to ask Hogfather?

A good Hogswatch every year. Custom crossbows are optional.


And yes, I'm still afraid of the tooth fairy, and Teatime is merely the bag in which all the hogs reside.


Merry Hogswatch!


POSTSCRIPT

I'm continuing with my little experiment of writing synesthesia reviews -- my impression of books by way of my other senses.

Unlike most books, this one evokes less adjacent food recall and more a color explosion. Specifically, the whole novel is like Ridcully's bath. A rainbow of great fruit flavors. :)

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Original Review:

Re-read on Xmas!

And it couldn't have better timing. Who else would like to see Death taking on the role of Discworld's Santa?

Or better yet, have Susan get involved. :)

Or have a hit put out on the Hogfather while Death flies with the pigs?

OR HAVE TO DEAL WITH RIDCULLY's BATH? *shudder*

Well, here's to ants in the AI! I've just upped my score on this one to a full five. For some reason, this Pratchett tickled me in all the best places. :)





In this particular book, I got the distinct impression of vinegar, but not too much. It was more used like a condiment for something a bit unusual, like a hint of grilled salmon on rye. Most of it carried just a bare hint of flavor, but the vinegar stood out, as if it was being used copiously at the table next to me.


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