What is the role of cats in this novel?

How do alligators figure in the novel?

Which allusion to earthly history or literature do you find most aptly developed?

Are the gods mocked in this novel? Does Pratchett show particular animosity towards or preference for any form of religion?

How are light and color used in this novel?

Does Death profit from his time off? Does he understand humanity better afterwards?

How is sexuality handled in this novel?