June 3, 2022

Very interesting ideas, somewhat disappointing execution

I actually listened to the audiobook of this, just for reference. The story centers around 浦島トンネル (named after the famous 浦島太郎 legend) where time passes faster inside than out. The main characters explore this tunnel because they each hope to reclaim something they've lost, and it's said that you can find anything you desire on the other side. The catch, of course, is that you'll lose time in the world now with all the people you know. This idea is really cool, and the way they explore the tunnel and test it's abilities feels very realistic, so I loved that part. Unfortunately, I didn't really get attached to the characters. Neither felt especially well developed and the romantic dynamic between them felt very forced.

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