As someone who has always taken an interest in journalism and the world of reporting, I think this was an insightful read to just know how the industry operates and what kind of changes were brought about with the production of the newspaper. Though things have slowly started transitioning over to digital over the last few years, there's still a feeling that comes with holding a newspaper that is irreplaceable, as I'm sure is also felt by Logue himself. This is a great read to put into perspective just how much goes into the production of a newspaper and the thoughts that come along with the process of writing and creating. Don't miss out on this insightful read if you have an interest in journalism because it just might give the push you need to move towards that interest.

Lightning’s Children is a very interesting read about life in a newsroom and how it feels for a reporter and columnist. The author is experienced in that, as John Logue was himself a reporter, and I enjoyed that perspective. The book is well-written and is quite engaging, even if at some points, descriptions seem to drag more than necessary, breaking the pace. Characters are intricate and it’s a story that will immerse you in all its little details.

The newspaper was the first print media and was a revolution in world history. John Logue's 'Lightning's Children' speaks about the drastic changes that happen in Atlanta with the arrival of the newspaper. The central character, Spotworth, is a columnist who jots down on topics that are worth reading. He is a different man, so he and his colleagues always differ in taste. But he never minds those arguments and tries to bother in his work more. The book is not about Spotworth's story but about a society that prevailed at that time. Logue pins in detail the depth of the characters and settings.Newspapers are always the mirrors of a community. The writer himself, a journalist, brings out the dark business of newspapers at the time. This book provided me with some new information about the print media in Atlanta and how the people lived there.

Lightning's Children by John Logue is a well-written quirky short book that focuses on the newspaper industry in Atlanta in the 1970s. Spotworth is a columnist for a paper there, writing a column with a focus on human interest. Logue writes with a highly intuitive tone that exposes the underbelly of the newspaper business of the time and draws a sensitive and accurate picture of Atlanta. There are plenty of interesting characters within the newsroom to get to know with all of their complexities. Even a simple bus ride becomes mesmerizing as Logue describes the surroundings and characters. This is a good retrospective look at not only the publishing industry but society during the 1970s. Highly recommend it for an interesting and engaging read.