“My mother's side taught me to be a little bit afraid of everything. For a long time, I was quiet and cautious. But shyness makes you notice other people's excruciations and feel for them. I think that made a writer of me.”

British novelist and essayist, Jacobson is best known for his sharp, satirical fiction exploring Jewish identity and modern British life. His work often blends humor with profound reflection on cultural and personal conflicts.