{"product_id":"the-second-world-9798999639011","title":"The Second World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Korell's tale, which spans a couple of decades, is quintessential satire... There is much gleefully silly humor...and sound worldbuilding.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e-Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: Get it)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounding fathers. Fathers. Daddy issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMars has declared its independence from Earth. But building a country takes more than a new flag, an arena-worthy anthem, and naming Pluto the donkey the national animal. As the Red Planet spirals into political upheaval, Flip Buchanan-the irreverent, reluctant son of the most powerful man on Mars-stumbles through two tumultuous decades of alien discoveries, killer clones, and the chaos of a new nation still working out the kinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways second-best in a family obsessed with being first, Flip must grapple with the absurdity of Martian society and the gravity of legacy to step out of his father's shadow and define self-worth on his own terms-a feat that can feel as impossible as climbing Olympus Mons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqual parts hilarious and heartfelt, The Second World navigates found family, generational divides, and the outrageous struggle to make your finite life matter in an infinite universe-with poignant reflections on power, sensationalized media, and fractured culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Andy Weir and Kurt Vonnegut, this satirical coming-of-age space epic blends sharp wit, surprising emotional depth, and bold worldbuilding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKorell, Jake:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jake Korell's voice and sense of humor have been shaped by a cast of hilariously unforgettable friends and family, and by his serious, deeply held conviction that life shouldn't be taken too seriously-or held with such deep conviction. He lives in Los Angeles with his partner, McCauley, and their dog, Dewey, and never misses a Martini Monday. Find out more about him at jakekorell.com.","brand":"Jk Lawlz LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057730810130,"sku":"9798999639011","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3a5daac8-e9ac-4902-9fcb-bb9d6f2c62fe.jpg?v=1772004651","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-second-world-9798999639011","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}