David Szalay: There was a huge amount at stake, but the election was a reassertion that Hungary is part of Europe

According to the Booker Prize-winning author, it would have been grotesque if Fidesz had steered the country back into Russia’s arms. We spoke with David Szalay about his childhood memories of Pécs, the power of words, power struggles, and the move away from sexuality. An interview.

By Vass Norbert