In the silence, you could hear a reputation drop.
Michael Frayn – Towards the End of the Morning
Reputation Damage
R
"Towards the End of the Morning" by Michael Frayn is a satirical novel set in the world of journalism in 1960s London. The main character, John Dyson, is a journalist who is stuck writing a daily column about nothing in particular. He and his colleagues at the newspaper spend most of their time gossiping and trying to avoid work. When a new editor is brought in, Dyson sees a chance to finally do some real reporting. However, his efforts are constantly thwarted by the incompetence and laziness of his colleagues. Despite its humorous tone, the novel also touches on themes of disillusionment and the decline of traditional journalism.