Flesh by David Szalay (Paperback) – 2025 Booker Prize Winning Novel

A Story That Follows You Long After You Close the Book

Some novels entertain you. Flesh gets under your skin and stays there.

David Szalay’s Booker Prize winning novel follows István, a quiet teenage boy growing up in a modest apartment complex in Hungary. He’s shy, new to his town, and struggles to connect with kids his age. Then a relationship with an older neighbor changes the direction of his entire life.

About the Author

David Szalay is a Canadian-born, London-raised novelist now living in Vienna. Before Flesh, he won the Gordon Burn Prize and Plimpton Prize for his novel All That Man Is, which was also shortlisted for the Booker Prize. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages, and Flesh marks his first Booker Prize win.

Why Buy Flesh from BookWharf

We handpick every book on our shelves, and award winning literary fiction like this earns its spot for a reason. Flesh isn’t just a prize winner sitting on a shelf. It’s a genuinely gripping read that deserves the hype.

Order your paperback copy today and see why this novel took home the 2025 Booker Prize.

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