David Szalay wins Booker Prize award for 'extraordinary' novel Flesh

“The writing is spare, and that is its great strength. Every word matters," said Irish author Roddy Doyle, chairman of the Booker Prize judges.

David Szalay arriving for the announcement of the 2025 Booker Prize winner at an award ceremony and dinner in Old Billingsgate, London.  Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Author David Szalay has won the Booker Prize for his novel Flesh. 

The rags-to-riches tale which explores class and power, was described as an “extraordinary, singular novel” by the chairman of the judges, Irish author Roddy Doyle.