Caroline Wahl | 1999 Meter über dem Meer

“22 Tracks,” “Wind Force 17,” and “The Assistant”—three million books sold in three years. In her new novel, “1,999 Meters Above Sea Level,” Caroline Wahl tells the story of a young woman who, with complete freedom and no modesty, aims high. Via Bali and Berlin, she arrives at the ideal place for social climbers: St. Moritz. There, with her bright orange-dyed hair, she suddenly finds herself among the rich and famous, posing as an artist. It all feels surprisingly good for a long time—if it weren’t for that handsome man with the ice-blue eyes…

“1,999 Meters Above Sea Level” is a wild roller-coaster ride through life. A story that oscillates between despair and comedy—and, incidentally, a portrait of our times.

“The author makes it clear: she is a young woman, and she’s in complete control. That is her message.”Süddeutsche Zeitung

Caroline Wahl, born in Mainz in 1995 and raised near Heidelberg, studied German language and literature in Tübingen and Berlin. With her debut novel *22 Bahnen*, she achieved extraordinary success right from the start in 2023; the book received numerous awards and was adapted for the big screen. Today, she is considered one of the most important voices in contemporary German-language literature.