The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag

The Electric State

Simon Stålenhag

143 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A 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 travel west through a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 602 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 72%
sad 45%
adventurous 44%
reflective 33%
tense 32%
emotional 25%
challenging 9%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 38%
slow 32%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.38

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