The Electric State (graphic novel)

The Electric State is a 2018 dystopian science fiction illustrated novel by Simon Stålenhag depicting an alternate reality of the year 1997, in which a teenaged girl and her toy robot journey through a technologically ravaged Southwestern United States.

In 2017, the Russo brothers acquired the film rights to the book.[1] They are producing a Netflix film of the same title, starring Millie Bobby Brown.[2]

Plot

The story is presented in the first person and utilizes flashbacks that add context to the environment. It is set in the apocalyptic aftermath of a war.

In an alternate reality in the year 1997, in which the protagonist, a runaway teenaged girl named Michelle, and her toy robot travel west through a dystopian American landscape where the ruins of gigantic battle robots, called "drones" litter the countryside.

Reception

The book received mostly positive reviews from critics.[3][4][5] Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review, praising the illustrations, writing and structure of the graphic novel.[6]

References
  1. 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.
  2. Moore, Kasey. "'The Electric State' Netflix Movie: Everything We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  3. Sheehan, Jason. "Futuristic Dreams Turn To Nightmare In 'Electric State'". NPR KQED. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  4. "a book review by Craig DiLouie: The Electric State". www.nyjournalofbooks.com. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  5. Electric State, by By Simon Stålenhag. | Booklist Online.
  6. "The Electric State by Simon Stalenhag". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-07-22.


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