The Electric State (graphic novel)
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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.[1] They are directing and producing a Netflix film of the same title, starring Millie Bobby Brown.[2]
Plot
[edit]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
[edit]The Electric State was well-received by critics with a "Rave" rating from the book review aggregator Book Marks based on five independent reviews.[3] Critics at NPR and New York Journal of Books gave positive reviews.[4][5]
It received starred reviews from both Booklist and Publishers Weekly, where it was praised for the illustrations, writing, and structure of the graphic novel.[6][7]
Accolades
[edit]NPR named it one of the best books of 2018.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ 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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