The Finkler Question

British writer Howard Jacobson won the prestigious Booker Prize on Tuesday with his philosophical comedy "The Finkler Question," beating five other writers, including two-time winner Peter Carey and the bookies' favourite, Tom McCarthy.Jacobson, who had been on the long list twice for the 50,000 pounds ($80,000) prize but had never been shortlisted...

British writer Howard Jacobson won the prestigious Booker Prize on Tuesday with his philosophical comedy "The Finkler Question," beating five other writers, including two-time winner Peter Carey and the bookies' favourite, Tom McCarthy.Jacobson, who had been on the long list twice for the 50,000 pounds ($80,000) prize but had never been shortlisted...