It is 1989, and a young literature student named Ed, fleeing unspeakable tragedy, travels to the Baltic island of Hiddensee. Long shrouded in myth, the island is a notorious destination for hippies, idealists, and those at odds with the East German state. On the island, Ed meets Kruso, unofficial leader of the seasonal workers of the famous Klausner restaurant. Soon he finds himself drawn ever deeper into the island's rituals, and ever more in need of Kruso's acceptance and affection. >b>Winner of the "Deutsche Buchpreis 2014".