Scoop by Evelyn Waugh is a satirical novel published in 1938 that humorously criticizes the world of journalism. The story follows William Boot, which is a shy and inexperienced nature columnist for the Daily Beast, accidentally sent to the fictional African country of Ishmalia to cover a civil war. Through a series of absurd misconceptions, he becomes a casual war reporter, which navigates the chaos of sensational journalism, rival reporters and political conspiracy. Waugh, attracted by his own experience as a war reporter, makes fun of the tendency of the press industry to prioritize sensational news on truth. The novel is filled with sharp intelligence, exaggerated characters and satire, which is one of the best comic novels about journalism.