David Szalay, the acclaimed author of Flesh – Dua’s Monthly Read for October – delivers a spare, quietly devastating portrait of a life shaped by forces beyond its control.
The novel follows István, an enigmatic Hungarian man, as he navigates the uneasy shift from awkward adolescence to a sparse, melancholic middle age – all against a backdrop of sweeping political and economic change.
In this exclusive episode for the Service95 Book Club podcast, we sit down with the award-winning writer to ask your most pressing questions. From the influence of his Hungarian heritage to the moments that spark his storytelling, David offers a compelling glimpse into the emotional, cultural, and intellectual forces behind his work.
If Flesh left you moved, provoked, or simply wanting more, this conversation is a must-listen.
Watch the episode here or listen to it as a podcast here.
Flesh by David Szalay is Dua’s Monthly Read For October – discover her full conversation with the author and more with the Service95 Book Club...
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