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雷の季節の終わりに
在這雷鳴不斷的季節，每個人都得面對自己的心魔……
隱於俗世的古城裡，
每當雷鳴的季節便會有人『神隱』，
大家都說這是無可奈何的事，
直到少年發現了『神隱』背後不可思議的真相……
孤兒賢也居住在穩城，一座隱匿於塵世的海岸城鎮，一般的書上沒有記載，地圖上也不見蹤跡，外人不可輕易進入，穩城人更不會任意離開。已存在上千年的古城維持著平靜的步調，只與外界保持最低限度的聯繫。
穩城裡流傳著許多不可思議的傳說，特別是除了春夏秋冬以外，這裡還有一個介於冬、春之交的短暫『雷季』。雷季時鎮日雷鳴不斷，人們必須齋戒沐浴迎接這個『神的季節』，因為雷季來臨就代表有人會消失不見，不知被帶到哪裡去。大家都是這樣說的，直到有一天，賢也唯一的親人——姊姊竟也在雷季時消失了……
遍尋不著姊姊的賢也，焦急之餘竟發現體內浮現出另一個聲音，原來一個象徵不祥的靈魂『風呼呼』附身到了他身上！賢也既恐懼又迷惑，但風呼呼卻像是無形的守護，不但給了賢也探知自己身世的勇氣，更向他揭露了穩城看似平和的秩序背後，那殘酷無情的真相。少年再也無法被動地等待，因為下一次雷鳴的季節，又將來臨……
隱於俗世的古城裡，
每當雷鳴的季節便會有人『神隱』，
大家都說這是無可奈何的事，
直到少年發現了『神隱』背後不可思議的真相……
孤兒賢也居住在穩城，一座隱匿於塵世的海岸城鎮，一般的書上沒有記載，地圖上也不見蹤跡，外人不可輕易進入，穩城人更不會任意離開。已存在上千年的古城維持著平靜的步調，只與外界保持最低限度的聯繫。
穩城裡流傳著許多不可思議的傳說，特別是除了春夏秋冬以外，這裡還有一個介於冬、春之交的短暫『雷季』。雷季時鎮日雷鳴不斷，人們必須齋戒沐浴迎接這個『神的季節』，因為雷季來臨就代表有人會消失不見，不知被帶到哪裡去。大家都是這樣說的，直到有一天，賢也唯一的親人——姊姊竟也在雷季時消失了……
遍尋不著姊姊的賢也，焦急之餘竟發現體內浮現出另一個聲音，原來一個象徵不祥的靈魂『風呼呼』附身到了他身上！賢也既恐懼又迷惑，但風呼呼卻像是無形的守護，不但給了賢也探知自己身世的勇氣，更向他揭露了穩城看似平和的秩序背後，那殘酷無情的真相。少年再也無法被動地等待，因為下一次雷鳴的季節，又將來臨……
- GenresJapanese Literature
375 pages, 文庫
Published August 25, 2009
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January 3, 2019
Most of Tsunekawa's works are short stories or novellas; several of his published volumes are collections of short stories linked in some way. This novel is similar in that it weaves together the individual tales of multiple characters, but is explicitly constructed as a unified work; the disparate elements meet at the end for a tense and satisfying finale.
Tsunekawa's standalone novellas are in-depth looks at a particular character or idea; his linked short stories are a series of glimpses into a hinted-at broader world. Kaminari no Kisetsu no Owari ni combines the best of both, introducing the reader to a deep and fascinating world.
The world itself hits a lot of good notes. It builds up old-school fantasy storytelling with hints of ancient myth and then contrasts and combines that with modern elements in a way that enhances both, while exploring human nature and the lengths people will go to to get what they think they want. If you enjoy Tsunekawa's mood and pacing, you'll love this book. Heartily recommended.
Tsunekawa's standalone novellas are in-depth looks at a particular character or idea; his linked short stories are a series of glimpses into a hinted-at broader world. Kaminari no Kisetsu no Owari ni combines the best of both, introducing the reader to a deep and fascinating world.
The world itself hits a lot of good notes. It builds up old-school fantasy storytelling with hints of ancient myth and then contrasts and combines that with modern elements in a way that enhances both, while exploring human nature and the lengths people will go to to get what they think they want. If you enjoy Tsunekawa's mood and pacing, you'll love this book. Heartily recommended.
July 14, 2025
It sets in a town that is separated from the rest of the world. In this town, there is a thunder season between winter and spring, during which, people in the town may disappear. The story is narrated from the perspectives of 4 characters related to this town. This novel is probably the least satisfying read out of the 5 books that I have read so far by this author. The world setting is very interesting but the story is too loose and a bit lackluster when compared to his other works.
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