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The Finkler Question takes the Booker.
Mr. Jacobson, 68, beat out “C,” by Tom McCarthy, widely considered the favorite to win.
The author of 10 previous novels, Mr. Jacobson, who was born in Manchester, England, was on the long list for the Booker Prize twice before, for “Who’s Sorry Now?” in 2002 and “Kalooki Nights” in 2007.
He accepted the award to unusually enthusiastic and sustained applause at an awards ceremony in London.
“I’m speechless,” he told the audience. “Fortunately, I prepared one earlier. It’s dated 1983. That’s how long the wait’s been.”
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