Flesh

Flesh

David Szalay • Jonathan Cape

ISBN-10: 198212279X · ISBN-13: 978‑1982122799 · 2015 · 1st Edition

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David Szalay’s Flesh presents a series of interconnected narratives that trace the physical and emotional trajectories of characters across a shifting European landscape. Through a sequence of vignettes, the author examines the fragility of human connection and the relentless passage of time, capturing the quiet desperation and fleeting moments of intimacy that define modern life. The prose is marked by a precise, observational quality that renders the mundane experiences of its subjects with profound psychological depth.

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