{"product_id":"9781471176081","title":"The Electric State","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Electric State\u003c\/strong\u003e, Simon Stalenhag weaves a haunting narrative that follows a teenage girl and her small yellow toy robot as they embark on a road trip through a decaying America in 1997. Set against a backdrop of post-apocalyptic desolation, the story explores a world ravaged by the remnants of battle drones and the detritus of a society captivated by virtual reality.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e  \n\u003cp\u003eAs the protagonists journey westwards, they navigate a landscape that gradually unravels, revealing the dire repercussions of humanity's technological dependence and rampant consumerism. The narrative is rich in its portrayal of a world on the brink of collapse, where the past's obsessions have led to a profound sense of melancholy and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e  \n\u003cul\u003e  \n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnological Dependence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book examines how society's fixation on technology can lead to devastating consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e  \n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The journey of the girl and her robot highlights themes of loneliness in a world that once thrived on connection.\u003c\/li\u003e  \n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Collapse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stalenhag's vivid illustrations complement the narrative, offering a visual commentary on the remnants of a world consumed by its own advancements.\u003c\/li\u003e  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eStalenhag's distinctive style combines sparse prose with nearly one hundred full-colour illustrations, creating a unique blend of storytelling and visual art. Fans of his previous works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eThings from the Flood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Labyrinth\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find similar themes of nostalgia and dystopia woven throughout this poignant tale. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With a narrative that resonates deeply, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Electric State\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to reflect on the fragile nature of reality and the haunting echoes of a society lost to its own creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950908076364,"sku":"9781471176081","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781471176081_front.webp?v=1765288930","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-ch\/products\/9781471176081","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}