British novelist Jacobson wins Booker prize
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' favorite, Tom McCarthy.
First-time Indian author Aravind Adiga, who spent part of his life in Australia, has won the Man Booker prize, edging out Sydney writer Steve Toltz for the prestigious literary prize.