The Booker Prize 2025 Winner: David Szalay is the Hungarian-British author who has won the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize for his profound and propulsive sixth novel, Flesh . His victory marks a significant milestone, as he is the first author of Hungarian heritage to win the award.

Here is what you need to know about the celebrated writer and his winning book: Flesh begins as the story of a 15-year-old shy boy in Hungary. (Source: amazon.in)

A transatlantic background

Szalay’s personal history is as international as the scope of his fiction. He was born in Canada, grew up primarily in London, and now lives in Vienna. This peripatetic life has deeply influenced his work, which often explores themes of displacement, identity, and the search for belonging across different cultures. His

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