The couple encounters no problems continuously throughout their journey. While there are certainly numerous issues that emerge along the way, they occur within a realistic time frame. For example, by the time they escape one problem, there isn't always another one brewing ready to solve the next moment. There is free time to talk and get to know each other. The flow of things happens in a realistic way. There are moments of excitement, like the one towards the end with Tom's influence in helping Jim escape, but there are also fun moments just floating on the river enjoying the world around them. This closely resembles the way events occur in most people's lives. There are moments of action that require quick thinking and movement, and there are moments when things go well