Discover Flesh by acclaimed author David Szalay, winner of the 2025 Booker Prize.
Beginning with István as a teenager in Hungary and following his life across decades, Flesh is a powerful exploration of desire, ambition, class, masculinity, intimacy and the forces that shape a human life.
Szalay's precise and compelling storytelling follows István through dramatically changing circumstances, from his early years in Hungary to military service and later life in London. As relationships, chance encounters and personal choices alter the direction of his life, the novel examines the distance between what people want and what life ultimately gives them.
Thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, Flesh is an outstanding choice for readers of contemporary literary fiction, award-winning novels and character-driven stories.
Key Features
- Winner of the Booker Prize 2025
- Written by acclaimed novelist David Szalay
- Powerful contemporary literary fiction
- Explores class, masculinity, desire, power and identity
- Compelling character-driven storytelling
- Ideal for literary fiction readers and book clubs
- Excellent gift for readers of Booker Prize-winning fiction
