Portrait of the Deputy-Deputy Chieflet, a character in the novel The Hammock and the Hummingbirds by Karine Baridon.Iznogoud in a scene from the novel
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IznogoudThe one who wants to be It instead of It

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“Yes boss… If I may, boss. She has to suffer. She’s already at the end of her tether. It’s the best way to make her crack and have a little fun. It’ll be entertaining.” (ch. 33)

“Thank you for the compliment, boss. I’m learning from the best. I’ll do anything to keep my job. You can count on me.” (ch. 33)

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Who is she?

Coraline’s Deputy-Deputy Chieflet, nicknamed Iznogoud

Coraline gives her this nickname after the comic Iznogoud, the one who wanted to be caliph instead of the caliph. Her ultimate, well-hidden goal: to be It instead of It.

Her contributionThe idea of slow torture

What people say about her

“She studies the psychology of sadists to perfect her skills. Their Majesties’ official representative, she carries out their orders with a certain relish.” (ch. 34)

“At the break, she handed me a sealed letter, from Cardinal Richelieu herself.” (ch. 34)

What makes her memorable

“Yes boss… If I may, boss. She has to suffer. She’s already at the end of her tether. It’s the best way to make her crack and have a little fun. It’ll be entertaining.” (ch. 33)

“Thank you for the compliment, boss. I’m learning from the best. I’ll do anything to keep my job. You can count on me.” (ch. 33)

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