The Gradual by Christopher Priest

A Novel of the Dream Archipelago

In a world where time flows at different rates across various islands, a musician embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of these temporal anomalies after his brother is conscripted into a seemingly endless war. As he navigates through these islands, he encounters strange and surreal landscapes that challenge his perception of reality and time. His quest becomes a profound exploration of memory, loss, and the relentless passage of time, ultimately leading him to confront the very nature of existence and the gradual changes that define life.

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