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Hungarian-British writer David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel "Flesh", marking a historic win as the first author of his background to receive the honour. The novel is celebrated for its minimalist prose and powerful exploration of class, ambition, and masculinity. It follows a man’s rise from a modest Hungarian housing estate to the sophisticated world of London’s elite, reflecting themes of identity and power. Alongside the prestigious recognition, Szalay received a £50,000 cash prize, earning global literary acclaim and cementing his place among contemporary literary greats.