Hafni says by Helle Helle

Meet the irrepressible Hafni – in the new novel from Helle Helle’s world of they.

'Colourful, intricate and surprising, a whole rich world in microcosm.' Polly Barton, author of What Am I, A Deer?

Hafni says she’s getting divorced. To celebrate, she sets out across Denmark to taste-test the best smørrebrød her country has to offer. One month later, she makes a phone call from a lay-by to tell us where she went, what went wrong and why she’s been gone for three weeks longer than expected.

From one of Denmark’s most beloved novelists, this sharp and subtle novel explores the desire to be anyone but yourself – and what it means to rediscover who you are.

Praise for they:

'The literary masterpiece of 2026' Stylist

‘Slow your heart, slow your attention span – you'll be mesmerised’ Daily Telegraph

‘Precise, controlled and unforgettable’ Guardian

‘A marvel . . . almost unbearably poignant’ Irish Times