Description
This novel plunges into the life of István, a reserved Hungarian man whose journey is marked by an unsettling capacity for violence that becomes his defining trait. From his formative years to adulthood, István's path is shaped by unforeseen circumstances, leading him from the battlefields of Iraq to new, destabilizing environments. The narrative unfolds with a unique, patient yet compressed style, revealing István at different stages of his life, each chapter a distinct yet connected step in his evolving, often solitary, existence. Through István's experiences, the novel explores themes of identity, displacement, and the profound impact of past events on the present, all rendered in Szalay's signature elegant and hypnotic prose.
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hardcover
Jonathan Cape
Published Jan 1, 2025
368 pages
ISBN: 9780224099783
paperback
Jonathan Cape
Published Mar 5, 2026
ISBN: 9781529932423
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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