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A review by aree
The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was exactly what i was expecting from it. Morbid and mildly disturbing. The atmospheric world building is very immersive, especially because of the graphics with the text. And It will absorbs you right into the world as if you're experiencing a fever dream. It makes you think what would it feel like to exist in a dystopian future like that.
On top of that, the writing style matches the concept really really well. I didn't really expect a deeper story. I thought it'd just be a concept exploration. But the story is well built and we experience the world through the main character.
I did notice that this book has very similar themes to the My Chemical Romance album+comic "Danger Days". While i was reading this book i was compelled to go and listen to the whole album again!
I wonder if Danger Days was a part of inspiration for it or if themes of such sort are very common in Western graphic novels? 🤔
I hope one day it can be made into a indie sci fi movie. Would love to watch it.
On top of that, the writing style matches the concept really really well. I didn't really expect a deeper story. I thought it'd just be a concept exploration. But the story is well built and we experience the world through the main character.
I did notice that this book has very similar themes to the My Chemical Romance album+comic "Danger Days". While i was reading this book i was compelled to go and listen to the whole album again!
I wonder if Danger Days was a part of inspiration for it or if themes of such sort are very common in Western graphic novels? 🤔
I hope one day it can be made into a indie sci fi movie. Would love to watch it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Child death, Death, and Blood