Mein Vater war ein Mann an Land und im Wasser ein Walfisch

Loribeth is on the run, with a dead child in her suitcase. A fortune teller helps her: she must take the suitcase along with the child to her missing father in order to become an adult. On her fantastical journey, she traverses cities, deserts, and seas, falling in love with all beings that offer her something edible. However, unexpected encounters, disasters, and a disturbingly lively corpse in the suitcase constantly force her to move on - until the suitcase reaches its destination and Loribeth's perspective changes: the magical transitions into the real. The long-awaited life among her chosen friends feels empty; nothing happens. In an attempt to bring back a little magic, wild celebrations ensue, but Loribeth can't stop asking: Is this all there is? Michelle Steinbeck has created a virtuoso coming-of-age story with her debut novel, told in a sensual language.