Howard Jacobson is an award-winning British novelist, critic, and broadcaster known for his sharp wit and exploration of Jewish identity, love, and human relationships. His acclaimed works include "The Mighty Walzer," which won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize, and "Kalooki Nights" and "Who’s Sorry Now?," both longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. His novel "The Finkler Question" garnered widespread recognition for its poignant examination of cultural identity and earned praise for transcending its Jewish themes to resonate with broader audiences.
Born in Manchester and educated at Downing College, Cambridge, Jacobson began his career as an academic, lecturing at the University of Sydney and later teaching at Selwyn College, Cambridge. His writing is characterized by its humor, intellectual depth, and keen social observation, often drawing comparisons to literary figures like Saul Bellow and Woody Allen. Beyond fiction, he has established himself as a respected critic and columnist, contributing regularly to publications such as "The Independent". Jacobson continues to live and work in London, where he remains an influential voice in contemporary literature.