by King, Charles - undifferentiated
First published 1986
Charles King takes readers inside the world of newspaper publishing in this 1986 novel. The story centers on characters connected to the Ottaway newspaper chain, exploring the pressures and personalities that drive local journalism. King draws on the real dynamics of small-town and regional newspapers to create a narrative about the people who gather, write, and publish the news. The novel examines how personal ambitions clash with professional duties, how business pressures affect editorial decisions, and how journalists navigate the complex relationships between truth, profit, and community service. Through his characters, King reveals the human drama behind newspaper operations, showing how the pursuit of stories affects both those who tell them and those who become part of them.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, journalism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, personal-ambition
Setting: Ottaway
Period: 1986
Paperback · Ottaway Newspapers, Inc.