Seconds : A Graphic Novel

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of the hugely bestselling Scott Pilgrim graphic novel seriesKaties got it pretty good. Shes a talented young chef, she runs a successful restaurant, and she has big plans to open an even better one. Then, all at once, progress on the new location bogs down, her charming ex-boyfriend pops up, her fling with another chef goes sour, and her best waitress gets badly hurt. And just like that, Katies life goes from pretty good to not so much. What she needs is a second chance. Everybody deserves one, after allbut they dont come easy. Luckily for Katie, a mysterious girl appears in the middle of the night with simple instructions for a do-it-yourself do-over: 1. Write your mistake 2. Ingest one mushroom 3. Go to sleep 4. Wake anew And just like that, all the bad stuff never happened, and Katie is given another chance to get things right. Shes also got a dresser drawer full of magical mushroomsand an irresistible urge to make her life not just good, but perfect. Too bad its against the rules. But Katie doesnt care about the rulesand shes about to discover the unintended consequences of the best intentions. From the mind and pen behind the acclaimed Scott Pilgrim series comes a madcap new tale of existential angst, everyday obstacles, young love, and ancient spirits thats sharp-witted and tenderhearted, whimsical and wise.Praise for Seconds The cartoonist, best known for the Scott Pilgrim series, delivers one of the most enjoyable reads Ive had all year with this magical graphic novel. I dare you to not read it all in one sitting.Whitney Matheson, USA Today Seconds arrives with high expectations, and it meets them all, delivering the style and humor of [Bryan Lee] OMalleys past works with greater emphasis on mood, detail, and complex character relationships.The A.V. ClubRichly imagined and vibrantly drawn, Seconds is a funny, surprising, and enchanting read.Publishers WeeklyIn Seconds, Bryan Lee OMalley plays the angst of youth against the fabric of a larger epic. In doing so, he enriches both. A great ride!Guillermo del ToroBryan Lee OMalleys Seconds is adorable, haunting, funny, and beautiful. A perfect recipe for a great graphic novel.Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics