Hannah Häffner

Hannah Häffner is a German author whose novel, "Die Riesinnen" (The Giant Women), is currently receiving significant attention. The novel, which explores the relationship of three women to their home village in the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), has been on the bestseller list for several weeks. Häffner's work is being featured as part of the "Gemeinsam Lesen" (Reading Together) project by F.A.Z., F.A.S., and the Thalia bookstore chain. This project highlights her novel and its themes of home, belonging, and the search for one's place in the world. The book's success appears to have taken Häffner by surprise, and she remains somewhat skeptical of its continued popularity. The novel delves into the complexities of leaving and wanting to leave one's hometown, while also acknowledging its enduring significance.