Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Daniel Kehlmann transports the medieval legend of the trickster Tyll Ulenspiegel to the seventeenth century in an enchanting work of magical realism, macabre humor, and rollicking adventure. Tyll is a scrawny boy growing up in a quiet village unti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,417 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
dark 67%
mysterious 52%
funny 40%
challenging 30%
reflective 24%
informative 20%
sad 15%
emotional 13%
tense 13%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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