Baby Blue
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This haunting dystopian thriller graphic novel explores themes of mental health, queer identity, and the dangers of unchecked fascism.
In the not-so-distant future, twenty-something Betty lives in a fascistic society that menacingly polices mental health. When she is caught crying in public, the Peacekeepers take her to an Orwellian health facility to control her emotions. There, she meets the defiant Berina, who opens her eyes to an alternative reality: the Resistance. If Betty can navigate a rollicking underworld, where all manner of queerness is celebrated, she just might have a chance to strike back against the regime.
Deliciously twisted, fiercely contemporary, and backed by a Swedish pop soundtrack, Baby Blue is the dynamic graphic novel debut of comics artist Bim Eriksson. A vital manifesto about the need to express your unique identity in a chillingly conformist world.
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Received this book as an advanced review copy from Fantagraphics through NetGalley.
The book doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it was a good read. The classic feeling of impending doom when reading dystopia is there.
The flow of the book is smooth, and there is enough intrigue to keep you reading. I loved the wacky art, and the consequences of unchecked fascism are shown well. (Also, I loved that reference to a certain Jim Carrey movie I love)
If you already read a lot of dystopia, it might feel a bit uninspired. But if you are new to the genre, you’ll appreciate how accessible and easy to read it is. Overall, an easy recommendation from me.