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Hogfather
When the Hogfather, the Discworld's Father Christmas, goes missing, Death steps into his red suit while his granddaughter Susan investigates who is trying to kill belief itself.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1996
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 430
- Format
- Book 20 of 41 in Discworld
Read this if you enjoy clever, satirical fantasy that plays with myth and winter holidays.
Skip this if you want serious, straight-faced fantasy.
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Quick answers about Hogfather
- What is Hogfather about?
- When the Hogfather, the Discworld's Father Christmas, goes missing, Death steps into his red suit while his granddaughter Susan investigates who is trying to kill belief itself.
- Who should read Hogfather?
- Read it if you enjoy clever, satirical fantasy that plays with myth and winter holidays. Skip it if you want serious, straight-faced fantasy.
- How long and how fast is Hogfather?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 430 pages, first published in 1996.
- Does Hogfather have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Hogfather for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Hogfather; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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