Published: 9 November 2025Booker PrizesInternational
Booker Prize 2025 Awarded to David Szalay for 'Flesh'
David Szalay won the Booker Prize 2025 for his novel 'Flesh', announced at a ceremony in London on November 10, 2025. Szalay, a Hungarian-British author, became the first writer of Hungarian origin to win the prestigious literary award. He received 50,000 pounds and a trophy.
Flesh follows a man named Istvan from adolescence in Hungary to old age, tracing his journey through love, money, and power across Europe. The judges described it as 'a dark book that is a joy to read' with singularity that made it stand out. Szalay's previous novel 'All That Man Is' was shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize.
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On November 10, 2025 in London, Hungarian-British author David Szalay won the Booker Prize 2025 for his novel 'Flesh', becoming the first writer of Hungarian origin to win the prestigious literary award. The novel traces protagonist Istvan from Hungarian adolescence to old age across Europe. Szalay received 50,000 pounds and a trophy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the Booker Prize 2025, and for which novel?
David Szalay won the Booker Prize 2025 for his novel 'Flesh', announced at a ceremony in London on November 10, 2025.
What made David Szalay's Booker Prize 2025 win notable?
Szalay, a Hungarian-British author, became the first writer of Hungarian origin to win the prestigious literary award.
What did David Szalay receive with the Booker Prize 2025?
He received 50,000 pounds and a trophy.
What journey does 'Flesh' trace for its central character?
'Flesh' follows a man named Istvan from adolescence in Hungary to old age, tracing his journey through love, money, and power across Europe.
