The Electric State is a unique novel set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 1997. The story follows Michelle, who travels through the western United States in a stolen car with her toy robot Skip to find her missing brother. The novel combines a melancholic narrative style with nearly a hundred impressive, colorful illustrations that emphasize the bleak atmosphere of the story. The tale is both visually and literarily captivating, offering a profound reflection on loss and hope in a ravaged world. The combination of evocative text and artistic images makes The Electric State a remarkable experience that captivates readers.