Haven't We Met Before? - Paperback

by Cezar Marcilio (Author)

This story is set in a not-too-distant future and shows us a new organization of cities. In this alternative world, the government and corporations have organized a new kind of urban environment called Hope Cities. These cities are organized by waiting lines used to control the huge population. This story also shows us how people are stagnant in their routines and the current status quo. The past decisions and the current plans of the main characters affect each other in their quest for better days. Jeff is a young, excited man who is often thinking of ways to leave Hope City. Brian is a guy who will do anything to help his father, including using unethical methods. Daisy is a young and beautiful prostitute who is always sad because of heartbreak in her past. Thompson Jr. is a relaxed and happy young man who doesn't need work. But, like all characters in this story, he hides some secrets that will affect many people that he knows. Haven't We Met Before? is a sci-fi thriller which mixes dark humor, drama, and a psychological journey through the mentality of the society and the main characters that live within that society. Also, the story brings up some social critiques and questions: If life is so bad, why do we continue living? Why are people living their lives complaining and complaining but doing nothing to change them? Maybe stagnation is a feeling created by us, but so is hope.

Author Biography

Cezar Marcilio is a Brazilian citizen currently residing in Los Angeles, CA, where he works as a freelance illustrator and writer. He's a graduate of history and has taken quite a few professional art courses. Also, he is always creating new projects and seeking ways to show his ideas to the world. His major influences are the books of Will Eisner and Alan Moore, and because of this, his stories explore the conscience of people in their quest for their goals and passions. "Haven't We Met Before?" is his debut book (graphic novel) where he takes the role as both the artist and the writer. The book shows us a story about hope and it is also a reflection of the first steps of its artist.