A review by phillysaurus
Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann

dark funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I really enjoyed this book. I wasn’t expecting it to be so funny, but it had a wry, dark humour throughout. I was confused by the jumping in time but you just get used to it. The story plays with perception - people telling different versions of the same event, people behaving differently when in company or on show. I wish I knew more about the German folklore of Tyll, as I didn’t know if he doubled for death or if I was reading too much into it. I feel I’m being stingy with my score, but I just don’t feel I enjoyed it enough for a 4/5.