A new book by journalist Anders Redder details harrowing conditions faced by migrants at Europe’s external borders, including dangerous sea crossings, treacherous land routes, and barbed-wire fences. The work is based on reporting trips to these border areas, aiming to reveal the human cost of European migration policies. Redder’s reporting focuses on the physical dangers and the ethical compromises encountered while covering these stories. While offering insight into the hardships experienced by migrants, a critique suggests the book relies too heavily on one type of source, potentially limiting a fully comprehensive perspective. The book aims to shed light on the moral implications of border security measures. It provides a firsthand account of the realities faced by those attempting to enter Europe. The author’s work contributes to the ongoing debate surrounding migration and border control within the European Union.