Review by Cotwani -- Man Mission by Eytan Uliel

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Re: Review by Cotwani -- Man Mission by Eytan Uliel

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I truly appreciate the candor of your review! And I'm glad the author didn't try to pretend the protagonists are perfect. Flawed characters are much more relatable, in my opinion. I applaud that the author sets an example of a possible positive relationship between males and how life-changing these friendships can be.
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When I read the description of this book I thought that this book is probably not for me, but now after reading your review I understand that my judgement was mistaken. I will probably read it now, thanks for the great and helpful review!
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I'm a very picky eater so I can't imagine myself enjoying that part of each "man mission." Of course, as a female, I wouldn't be invited along anyway. Excellent review, thanks!
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Lunastella wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 09:18 I truly appreciate the candor of your review! And I'm glad the author didn't try to pretend the protagonists are perfect. Flawed characters are much more relatable, in my opinion. I applaud that the author sets an example of a possible positive relationship between males and how life-changing these friendships can be.
Great review, thanks!
Men tend to be superficial with there friends, so this was amazing.

I truly appreciate your stopping by and commenting, Andrea!
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SomeoneInTheWorld wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 14:11 When I read the description of this book I thought that this book is probably not for me, but now after reading your review I understand that my judgement was mistaken. I will probably read it now, thanks for the great and helpful review!
The description doesn't do the book justice. Its a fun read really, with some intense moments. Hope you get to read it, and enjoy.

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Kelyn wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 15:44 I'm a very picky eater so I can't imagine myself enjoying that part of each "man mission." Of course, as a female, I wouldn't be invited along anyway. Excellent review, thanks!
At least it doesn't get to yucky descriptions, just strange meal options. I appreciate your stopping by!
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I'm not much interested in reading about four men and their missions. Still, at least it's well-written and defies the norm. Thanks!
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kandscreeley wrote: 21 Jan 2020, 20:27 I'm not much interested in reading about four men and their missions. Still, at least it's well-written and defies the norm. Thanks!
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. We all have our preferences, which makes us who we are!
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I also just read and reviewed the book, and I got quite frustrated with the main character's indecisiveness! I wanted to shake him up and tell him to snap out of it and share whatever he had on his mind with Rachel and his friends. I think that the author wanted to convey how men are often conditioned to suck up their emotions, emphasizing how that can be detrimental. Thanks for a great review!
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espo wrote: 22 Jan 2020, 07:20 I also just read and reviewed the book, and I got quite frustrated with the main character's indecisiveness! I wanted to shake him up and tell him to snap out of it and share whatever he had on his mind with Rachel and his friends. I think that the author wanted to convey how men are often conditioned to suck up their emotions, emphasizing how that can be detrimental. Thanks for a great review!
I guess I never saw it that way. I just kept getting fed up with him. I dont understand why men feel they have to be macho! Thanks for stopping by!
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