Unterströmungen

"Undercurrents" is a captivating novel that intertwines the stories of three young people searching for their roots. Mila, a 15-year-old, feels out of place in her loveless home on the outskirts of a small town in Schleswig-Holstein and embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of her origin. Sonni, almost 16, finds solace in a group of punks during the final years of East Germany after her father's escape. Gilberto, a young Cuban, hopes for a better future far from his homeland following a disappointed love. These emotional narratives are not only an odyssey through the history of a divided country but also a profound reflection on identity and self-discovery. The novel invites readers to identify with the challenges and hopes of the protagonists and to explore their own paths to self-acceptance.