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Turbulence

By David Szalay
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Turbulence by David Szalay explores the interconnected stories of passengers on aeroplanes crossing the globe. Each chapter unveils a different character's life, capturing the nuances of their personal struggles and desires. Through these varied perspectives, the book reveals how interconnected and delicate human lives can be, highlighting the impact of seemingly small encounters.
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This novel may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring interconnected human stories that span across different continents and backgrounds. It offers a nuanced look into the complexity of modern life through a series of linked narratives, each revealing personal struggles and moments of connection. The book's global perspective and intimate portrayal of human experiences could resonate with readers who appreciate literary explorations of identity and chance encounters.

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**WINNER OF THE EDGE HILL SHORT STORY PRIZE 2019**

Discover the brilliant new short story collection from the Man Booker-shortlisted author of All That Man Is

Twelve people on the move around planet Earth, twelve individual lives, each in turmoil, and each in some way touching the next.

An original BBC Radio 4 commission, Turbulence is the new short story sequence from the Man Booker prize-shortlisted author of All That Man Is.

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An original BBC Radio 4 commission, Turbulence is the new short story sequence from the Man Booker prize-shortlisted author of All That Man Is. THE 2025 BOOKER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR OF FLESH Twelve people on the move around planet Earth, twelve individual lives, each in turmoil, and each in some way touching the next. In this nuanced and deeply moving sequence, David Szalay's diverse protagonists circumnavigate the world in twelve plane journeys, from London to Madrid, from Dakar to Sao Paulo, to Toronto, to Delhi, to Doha, en route to see lovers and parents, children and siblings, or nobody at all. Along the way, Szalay deftly depicts the ripple effect that, knowingly or otherwise, a person's actions have on those around them, and invites us to consider our own place in the vast and delicately balanced network of human relationships that is the world we live in today.

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Turbulence by David Szalay receives praise for its incisive and stark portrayal of contemporary life, marked by themes of crisis and interconnected global experiences. Critics appreciate Szalay's skill in creating impactful short stories, highlighting his masterful, albeit unnerving, storytelling style that combines concise narratives with profound emotional depth. The book's elegant yet chilling prose is also noted for being politically charged and beautifully crafted.

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ISBN: 9781529111972

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 106g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

David Szalay is the author of six works of fiction, including London and the South-East, for which he was awarded the Betty Trask and Geoffrey Faber Memorial prizes, All That Man Is, for which he was awarded the Gordon Burn Prize and Plimpton Prize for Fiction and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and Turbulence, which won the Edge Hill Prize. Born in Canada, he grew up in London, and now lives in Vienna. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages.

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