Flesh

David Szalay’s Flesh is a stark, unflinching look at the human body — its desires, vulnerabilities, and inevitable decay. Through interconnected stories, Szalay examines the ways in which flesh shapes identity, relationships, and mortality. His prose is precise and unsentimental, yet moments of unexpected tenderness break through the cool surface. The novel is visceral in the truest sense, confronting the reader with the physical realities we often ignore. It’s a work of rare honesty and artistry.