David Szalay
David Szalay is a British-Canadian author known for his thought-provoking novels that explore the complexities of modern existence. Born in 1972 in London, he has gained critical acclaim for works like 'All That Man Is,' which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2016. Szalay's writing often delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience, reflecting his own background as someone who straddles different cultures. His latest novel, 'Flesh,' tells the story of a young Hungarian ex-convict navigating life in the UK, highlighting the struggles related to personal and financial challenges. Currently residing in Vienna, Szalay continues to engage with contemporary issues, particularly the impact of our fast-paced, attention-deficient society on literature.
Born on Jan 01, 1972 (53 years old)
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After his relationship with a married older woman leads to tragedy, young István decamps from Hungary to London, where he lands a job chauffeuring the city’s uber-rich.
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David Szalay has written a novel about the Big Question: about the numbing strangeness of being alive.
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David Szalay is a writer known for his novel Flesh, which explores the life of a young Hungarian ex-convict in the UK.
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