David Szalay, author of the Booker Prize-winning novel *Flesh*, reflects on Hungary's recent elections, expressing optimism amidst a previously pessimistic mood, and explores the complexities of East-West migration through his protagonist István's journey from Hungary to England, while sharing personal insights from his own experiences as a Hungarian immigrant in the UK. #DavidSzalay #Flesh #HungarianPolitics
David Szalay: There was a huge amount at stake, but the election was a reassertion that Hungary is part of Europe
