On a planet orbiting twin suns, a civilization struggles to survive. Their greatest danger is the poison pollen storms that choke the engines of their gliders and can lead to any number of unpleasant deaths. As a consequence, their society is one of strict rules and adhering to them. Disobedience will almost certainly lead to death by nature or the government. A leader of this culture, who narrates “A Dream of Twin Sunsets“, meets a deserter on his first glider mission. He falls in love with the man in the short time they are together but cannot bring himself to stay. He goes on to marry and have a daughter. But this experience continues to haunt him until…. I’ll let you find out for yourself.
This is one of the most beautiful and poignant love stories I’ve ever read. Like most things worth having in life, love involves difficult choices. The writing evokes deep feelings that are in opposition to each other. It is easy to read and immersive. The world really comes to life as a natural background to the characters and their activities. I highly recommend this story. Please, read it!
My rating: 5/5
