The Trio

I wish I could relive this book. Translated from Swedish and set across a series of European cities, the plot follows Hugo who is drawn to Thora and August - a couple he sees on campus. As their lives become intertwined, the characters try to navigate the gulf between their interior lives and the personas they perform. Hedman is a master of capturing place - you can smell the endless cups of coffee her characters pour and taste the food they eat. Elegant, intimate, intellectual, and richly atmospheric, The Trio will capture the hearts of fans of Andre Aciman and Sally Rooney.