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[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]

Man Mission by Eytan Uliel Is a story of four men who are friends that explore the world in wild adventures in what they called Man Mission. The main character and his friends Sam, Alec and Daniel have been friends for a long time, they go through these adventures to express their manliness and also an escape from the reality of life. For fifteen years, it became a ritual for them. They travel around the world to countries like New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, South Africa, South Korea and other countries. They engage in activity of kayaking, hiking, biking and other activities to test their limit. As they become older and with each expedition comes different challenges in their lives, ranging from their marriage, jobs, kids and the woes inside them. Will this break them apart as friends? What will happen to Man Mission? Read this intriguing story to find out.

Man Mission is a thought-provoking story that centers on friendship. The story is narrated through the eye of the main character. Eytan Uliel's writing style in developing each of these characters is unique. I felt empathy for all the characters, especially the protagonist. His challenges in trying to please everyone and also fill the void he felt inside him. I could relate to his pain of having everything, a good job, wife, kids friends but still unhappy and trying to find his purpose as a man. The story reflects on the concept of a man in society. How the world views them and what the world created them to become. Eytan Uliel's book is an eye-opener of what it takes to be a man in today's world, which numerous people are ignorant of. I came to understand and appreciate the men in my life.

What I loved most about this book is the ability to have vivid imagery of these four friends' voyages. The author's creativity in weaving the story, making it seem like it's happening right in front of me, is commendable. I felt like I was travelling among them. The detailed description of the places they travelled to made me feel like I am there already. I admire their determination in each of their expedition even when they sustain an injury or have any bad experience they persist.

I also love the friendship between the main character, Sam, Daniel, and Alec. They share a genuine love, and they are supportive of each other. I enjoyed the humor in the book. I had a good laugh when reading this book, one of which is that any adventure these men want to embark on they will ask permission from what they call “the wives community.” I also felt their fear, pain, and struggle.

There is nothing I dislike about the book. It's an educative book full of insights and has strong themes that leave readers to ponder on. The diction is clear that readers can easily grasp. The dialogue was well woven. Although they were many profanities in the book that will be of dislike to some readers, personally it made it a fun read for me.

The book is professionally edited. The editor did a good job on this book. I would recommend this book to mature readers and young adults. Readers who love travelogue would also enjoy this story. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it's a story full of life lessons on marriage, friendship, children, career, and the world of men.

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This appears to be a story of friendship and they are going to visit different places is itself is indication of learning about various cultures and societies in the world. We have to go through to book as how they are able to do that maintaining their personal family lives back home. Thanks for a precise review.

When I read this book, I found it so interesting that I wish to have such with my friends soon. Your review is interesting.

I recently reviewed this book too, and agree with your conclusion. Thanks for this excellent review!

I listed to this book on audible, and I agree with you on the travelogue aspects of the novel.

I read this novel and it offered a lot of food for thought indeed. I remember when it was the Book of the Month and the discussions over its themes and characters were very interesting. Thank you for your great review!

The “wives community” made me giggle. I believe it is the first time I read about it in any of Man Mission reviews. I commend you for a well-written and interesting review! Great job!

A travel-story always sparks my interest. And I can't wait to read the characters adventures in this book! Thanks for the well-written review

This is a story about friendship, growth and maturing. I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for your nice review!

bhattuc wrote: ↑03 Mar 2022, 11:02 This appears to be a story of friendship and they are going to visit different places is itself is indication of learning about various cultures and societies in the world. We have to go through to book as how they are able to do that maintaining their personal family lives back home. Thanks for a precise review.

Readers will learn a lot from this book. I agree with you that the places these characters visited will educate readers of the cultures of these places. Thanks for your comment.

lumenchristi wrote: ↑03 Mar 2022, 15:59 When I read this book, I found it so interesting that I wish to have such with my friends soon. Your review is interesting.

I too envied the friendship portrayed in this book. Hopefully, I wish to have such one day. Thanks for your comment.

jimmy02 wrote: ↑03 Mar 2022, 19:19 I recently reviewed this book too, and agree with your conclusion. Thanks for this excellent review!

Thanks for your comment.

What I love so much about the book is the relationship and interactions between the characters. Great review.

The struggles men go through are real, and this book made a perfect depiction of that. Excellent review.

Being a man in today's world is not an easy feat especially how the world sees them as unbeatable and cannot be vulnerable not knowing that men also cry. I love your review.