Switzy

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026 A captivating exploration of aging and memory, this novel follows David, a retired executive, as he embarks on a final journey that takes him through airports, hotels, and foreign cities towards a Zurich clinic. As his memories threaten to overwhelm him and his grasp on the present begins to fade, the story offers an intimate and poetic look at the unraveling mind of an ordinary man facing the end of his life. Expertly rendered, it delves into the mysteries of human consciousness, capturing both the beauty and fragility of a life nearing its close.