Overview

• Speaking at a Die Zeit event in Frankfurt, the 30-year-old said early criticism of Die Assistentin felt overwhelming but now makes her feel “louder” and more comfortable with notoriety.
• She said she welcomes clear reactions to her work, noting that polarization quickly shows who supports or rejects her.
• On stage she emphasized the challenges within the publishing world and the expectations placed on young women rather than dwelling on critical attacks.
• Die Assistentin has drawn strong public enthusiasm alongside mockery and sharp reviews in the classical feuilleton.
• Her debut 22 Bahnen sold over one million copies and a 2024 follow-up was also a bestseller, and the reading drew a full house with an exceptionally long autograph line.