Air - John Boyne

a Testament To John Boyne's Strong Storytelling Talent' Irish Examiner'boyne's Main Characters Are Masterfully Realised Ordinary People Trying To Move Beyond The Weight Of The Past' Irish Timesfrom Internationally Bestselling Author John Boyne, A Contemplative Story About One Man Trying To Move Forward From The Trauma Of His Youth To Become A Better Father To His Son.being In Limbo, 30,000 Feet In The Air, Offers Time To Reflect And Take Stock. For Aaron Umber, It's An Opportunity To Connect With His 14-year-old Son As They Travel Halfway Across The World To Meet A Woman Who Isn't Expecting Them.unsettled By His Past, And Anxious For His Future, Aaron Is At A Crossroads In Life. The Damage Inflicted Upon Him During His Youth Has Made Him The Man He Is, But Now Threatens To Widen The Growing Fissures Between Him And His Only Child.