Book review: Novel goes to dark places but there is humour, empathy, and redemption

'Air' is testament to John Boyne’s strong storytelling talent. He packs a lot in, given that the book is only 166 pages long

The premise of taking time to reflect while 30,000 feet in the air is explored in John Boyne’s compelling latest novel, ‘Air’. The final book in the Elements quartet, it works well as a standalone tale too.

• Air 
• John Boyne 
• Doubleday, €18