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Story summary
- Danish author Helle Helle writes the novel They about the bond between a teenage daughter and her terminally ill mother.
- Set in a town on Lolland, the narrative unfolds through minimal dialogue and everyday moments.
- As the mother faces illness, the daughter grapples with emotions and responsibilities, triggering a role reversal when the mother returns from the hospital.
- Helle's precise prose invites readers to notice the subtle exchanges that define their relationship.
