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Set against the vibrant backdrop of Berlin, the novel follows millennial expats Anna and Tom, who embody the idealized life of digital creatives. Despite their seemingly perfect existence filled with food, politics, and nightlife, they grapple with deep dissatisfaction and a sense of entrapment. Their repetitive work and failed activism during the refugee crisis highlight a generational struggle for authenticity and purpose. Blending stylistic brilliance with a bleak exploration of contemporary life, it critiques the emptiness lurking behind curated social media images.

Abandoned by her mother with only some cash, her birth certificate and the rucksack on her back, a young woman named Maren sets off on a long journey of self-discovery. She doesn't blame her mother for leaving; she's only too aware of the trail of pain and tragedy that lies in her wake, following her like a ghost. Innumerable schools and relocations later, Maren is determined to find the key to who she is, and why she does the things she does. For Maren has urges that she can't control. Cannabalistic urges. And now she's desperate to take control.