Book Review: Sunset at Zero Point by Simon Stålenhag

This is the fourth sci-fi picture book from Simon Stålenhag. The earlier three are The Electric State, Things from the Flood and Tales from the Loop.

The story is set in an alternate universe in a retro-futuristic dystopia in the early 2000s. Two guys set out to explore a secret weapon lab located in Mälaröarna outside of Stockholm, where the author lives and still lives to this day.

The sci-fi element is whatever's happening in the background and the main story is about the relationship of these the two main characters over the years. There are themes of friendship and sexuality, but nothing too explicit. I'm not sure if this will satisfy those who are really into sci-fi though.

The beautiful full-page artworks are absolutely beautiful. Each is wonderfully composed, cinematically staged. The strange thing about this book is there are several double blank page spreads for no reason.

It's a good good. Check out more reviews on Amazon.

There are several blank pages in the book.

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