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| Author | Simon Stålenhag |
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| Genre | Dystopian science fiction |
| Published | September 25, 2018 (Skybound Books) (English) |
| Publication date | September 25, 2018 |
| ISBN | 978-1-501-18141-2 |
The Electric State is a 2018 dystopian science fiction illustrated novel by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag. Set in an alternate technologically ravaged 1990s, it follows a teenage girl and her robot on a journey to the west coast of the United States in search of her long-lost brother.
In 2017, the Russo brothers acquired film rights to the book. They are directing and producing a Netflix film of the same title, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
Premise
The book is told through a series of paragraphs, linked to large artworks. The principal plotline follows Michelle, a teenage orphan travelling to the West Coast with a robot companion, Skip, to find her long-lost brother. Flashbacks gradually reveal Michelle's past and the reason for her separation, while a secondary plotline follows a federal agent tracking down her brother.
Reception
The Electric State was well-received by critics with a "Rave" rating from the book review aggregator Book Marks based on five independent reviews. Critics at NPR and New York Journal of Books gave positive reviews.
It received starred reviews from both Booklist and Publishers Weekly, where it was praised for the illustrations, writing, and structure of the graphic novel.
Accolades
NPR named it one of the best books of 2018.
References
- Ohanesian, Liz. "Road trip through post-apocalyptic California with a robot and a runaway in Simon Stålenhag's 'The Electric State'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- Moore, Kasey. "'The Electric State' Netflix Movie: Everything We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- "Book Marks reviews of The Electric State by Simon Stalenhag". Book Marks. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- Sheehan, Jason. "Futuristic Dreams Turn To Nightmare In 'Electric State'". NPR KQED. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- "a book review by Craig DiLouie: The Electric State". www.nyjournalofbooks.com. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
- Electric State, by By Simon Stålenhag. | Booklist Online.
- "The Electric State by Simon Stalenhag". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
- "Best Books of 2018: NPR | The Electric State". NPR. 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
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