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Flesh : a novel / David Szalay.
"Teenaged István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. Shy and new in town, he is a stranger to the social rituals practiced by his classmates and soon becomes isolated, with his neighbor--a married woman close to his mother's age, whom he begrudgingly helps with errands--as his only companion. But as these periodical encounters shift into a clandestine relationship that István himself can barely understand, his life soon spirals out of control, ending in a violent accident that leaves a man dead. What follows is a rocky trajectory that sees István emigrate from Hungary to London, where he moves from job to job before finding steady work as a driver for London's billionaire class. At each juncture, his life is affected by the goodwill or self-interest of strangers. Through it all, István is a calm, detached observer of his own life, and through his eyes we experience a tragic twist on an immigrant "success story," brightened by moments of sensitivity, softness, and Szalay's keen observation"-- Provided by publisher.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Etna Library | FIC SZA | 31257000340348 | New items | Checked out | 02/25/2026 |
| Howe Library | FIC SZA | 31254003950728 | Display - Main floor - New books area | Checked out | 02/25/2026 |
| Howe Library | FIC SZA | 31254003992076 | Display - Main floor - New books area | Checked out | 02/21/2026 |
| Howe Library | FIC SZA | 31254003992092 | Display - Main floor - New books area | On holds shelf | - |