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According to the New YorkTimes,Margaret AtwoodsThe Testamentsand Bernardine EvaristosGirl, Woman, Othertied for this years award.
Interestingly enough, this is not the first time two novels have been awarded the prize at one time.
As a result of their double win, Evaristo and Atwood will split the 50,000 prize.
Atwood has previously won for 2000sThe Blind Assassin.