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I've finally had more time to read more of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. Joe and Sammy finally finished their first full book with the help of their friends (and their friends). They bring the pages to Sheldon Anapol, Sammy's employer, and Sheldon likes what he sees. He calls down George Deasey, a serious aficionado when it comes to literature, who thinks they are really good pages. However, both bosses have one major problem. On the cover of the comic book, Joe drew The Escapist punching Hitler so hard he broke his jaw! The cover is amazing, but the two think it will be too inflammatory, so they tell Joe to make another one. Sam vehemently refuses, and he has Joe come with him as they walk towards the elevator. Joe can't believe what is happening, but Sam is confident as he pushes the down button. And, just when the elevator arrives, the chapter ends, leaving quite a cliffhanger. I love the negotiation scene, because it shows a vulnerable side to Sam. Sam is described as being nauseous, and like he is about to cry, and like he can't breathe. I appreciated seeing a different side to the usually confident (and sometimes cocky) Samuel Klayman.