Twelve Percent Dread
Twelve Percent Dread by Emily McGovern is a graphic novel published by Dark Horse Comics on September 20, 2022. This 416-page book presents a humorous exploration of friendship and the challenges of modern life, focusing on the intertwined lives of Katie and Nas, who navigate their co-dependent relationship while living in a cramped North London townhouse. The narrative delves into their struggles with jobs, personal aspirations, and the pressures of societal expectations, all against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.
Readers will find a fast-paced story that intertwines themes of capitalism and technology with a comedic touch. As Katie tutors the daughter of a powerful CEO and Emma faces the complexities of her corporate job, the dynamics among the three women shift dramatically. The book also touches on LGBTQ themes and the impact of social media, making it a relevant read for those interested in contemporary societal issues. With its engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, Twelve Percent Dread offers a unique perspective on the trials of friendship and ambition in today’s society.
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A fast-paced, laugh-a-page graphic novel about friendship, capitalism, and never putting your f***ing phone away!
Katie and Nas are best friends, exes, co-dependents. They share everything, including a tiny room in a North London townhouse belonging to their landlord Jeremy, former host of the hit 90s show ‘Football Lads’.
While Katie bounces from job to job and obsesses about falling behind in life, Nas has bigger things in mind—waiting endlessly for their visa to come through, while working on a seismic art project that will revolutionize politics and society as we know it. Their friend Emma, meanwhile, seems to have it all figured out—job, mortgage, engagement—yet the long hours working for tech giant Arko and endless wedding admin prove equally dread-inducing.
But when Katie’s latest job finds her tutoring the daughter of Arko’s formidable CEO, Michelle, and Emma welcomes the eccentric and enigmatic Alicia to her team at Arko, none of the three women are aware that their lives—and possibly the future of society itself—are about to change forever.
Twelve Percent Dread is a fast-paced, laugh-a-page graphic novel about friendship, capitalism, and never putting your f***ing phone away from Emily McGovern, author of Bloodlust & Bonnets and the hugely popular webcomic My Life As A Background Slytherin.
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