This is a pretty intense story about two very young men... one is Jewish and both are in love... with each other. At the very beginning of the novel, they begin their what seems an insurmountable task... to escape.

Daniel and Erwin are naive at the beginning of the novel.. and quickly learn that they are going to have to figure out how to trust the people they meet along the way. They also find out that they can't trust everyone.

As their journey continues their fledgling relationship is put to the test. They see each other at the highest and lowest and everything in between.

The attention to detail in this novel spot on... it's like being along on the flight with these two men. It's a book that certainly made me think about the reality of trying to make a journey when every step is fraught with danger and threats. I found myself holding my breath sometimes when the characters did... it's difficult, after all, to imagine being so fearful for one's life.

Great book ( )