The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag

The Electric State

Simon Stålenhag with Martin Dunelind (Translator)

144 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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For fans of immersive, visually-driven science fiction, The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag is a perfect fit, offering a exhilarating adventure that explores the intersection of virtual reality, nostalgia, and dystopian futures, set against a backdrop of a hauntingly beautiful, high-tech world.

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NPR Best Books of 2018A teen girl and her robot embark on a cross-country mission in this illustrated science fiction story, perfect for fans of Ready Player One and Black Mirror. In late 1997, a runaway teenager and her small yellow toy robot tra...

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Community Reviews

4.41
based on 1,447 reviews

Moods

dark: 85%

mysterious: 72%

sad: 47%

adventurous: 46%

reflective: 38%

emotional: 35%

tense: 34%

challenging: 15%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 3%

relaxing: 3%

funny: 1%

informative: 1%


Pace

38% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

21% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

11% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

19% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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