David Szalay's 'Flesh' Wins Booker Prize

Flesh by David Szalay wins the Booker Prize, with Szalay thanking judges for recognizing his risky novel. The working-class protagonist, István, invites readers to look beyond surface-level perceptions. Despite criticisms for leaving gaps in the story, Szalay believes these omissions enhance the books impact. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.