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

Man Mission is an adventure fiction tale by Eytan Uliel. In this book, four friends embark on journeys (man missions) involving different activities at different locations yearly. The aim of these missions is to enable them to take a break from work and family, get in touch with nature, and seek adventures. The idea of these missions had come from their days in school when the protagonist and Sam were at a food fair; however, it had taken them many years to make up their mind to undertake them.

The protagonist and Sam had initiated the first ever mission when they decided to hike through the Harper's Trail in New Zealand. The mission ended sourly, with the protagonist spotting an injured knee. Over the years, Sam and Alec joined, and a tradition was born, one that would last over 15 years. During this time, the friends would visit many locations like Japan, Peru, Spain, South Korea, and others, partaking in activities like hiking, kayaking, cycling, and others. They'd always give a mission report at the end of these missions. Readers would not only experience the adventure and beauty of these missions but would also get to know more about the lives of these friends.

Man Mission was one of the best books I've picked up in a while; it lived up to my expectations. The story was told from the protagonist's point of view, focusing on events occurring presently and, at some points, randomly infusing events that have occurred in the past. The descriptions of these missions were properly given, engaging, and interesting. I looked forward to new missions at the end of each chapter. Another part of this book I liked was the cultural aspect contained in each chapter. As the friends completed their missions in different locations, I learned a little about the culture and terrain; this was something I enjoyed because I enjoy travel and adventure. Readers would also witness the bond of friendship between these friends, their achievements, and their regrets.

The only thing I'd say I disliked about this book was the progressive declination in the intensity of the mission's descriptions as we progressed. The first chapters were all about adventure. However, as the story progressed, the emphasis shifted more to the lives of the characters. This could turn off readers who were initially attracted by tales of adventure. The character development has got to be the best part of the book. The few characters were well-developed, and we got to see first-hand everything going on in their lives and how the missions contributed to them. The editing of this book was impeccable.

Man Mission receives 4 out of 4 stars from me for its beautiful plot, engaging action, and impeccable editing. I recommend this book to audiences interested in adventure, sports activities, and travel.

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I think that discussing the lives of the characters had a way of keeping me in this book. The missions were nice but if it were the only thing discussed I think I would have been bored.

Nice review. I love how well your review was able to capture the main theme of the book that without leaving the negative aspect. Kudose.

A man's life is always filled with challenges and struggles but these men decided to out of the box to have fun. I loved to read your review. It was well written.

The adventures in this book were what I enjoyed reading most. It was enlightening to read about the different places they went to and the different cultures they saw. Good review

Adventures are a delight for me. Then, this books comes with telling stories of the characters lives and it was like I was on the journey with them. This book is really great. You did a great job of pointing that out in your review.

I have read Man Mission and your review is great, I also looked forward to new Missions at the end of each chapter. The book is truly interesting

The different adventures the four men went through were interesting to read about, and seeing them develop from young men to fathers and successful business men was wonderful. Great review.

This is a book that portrays teamwork and the importance of social unity. I recommend it to all men out there.

The yearly adventure these men came up with is quite brilliant. Especially with every situation in their lives, it's good to go off to some place, cool off and explore the environment. I love the fact that their individual problems didn't affect their friendship.

Wow, we have contradictory impressions about this book. While you enjoyed the missions and was distressed by the increased intensity of their personal lives towards the end, the book actually came alive for me towards the end. The all too ritualistic missions bored me to death at some point and I was always looking forward to the flashbacks of their real-life stories. Well, this divergence of interests is intriguing. Great job.

Wow. What an interesting tale of four friends seeking adventure. I enjoy reading books that are based on travels and adventure because it gives me a wider view of the world. Good job on your review.

Man mission is an interesting tale of friends, venturing round the world, and sharing their individual stories as they go. It’s a memoir that one would definitely learn something from. The author takes us into the real day to day life of the average man. I appreciated his honesty and transparency. Great book!

What a great and detailed review! Your summary is detailed and did justice to the book. I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing this honest review after reading the book. Also, congratulations on having your review published. I would like to read Man Mission by Eytan Uliel.

This seems like an interesting book. The adventure in this book has made me pique interest in it. I would love to read this book.
Nice review. It was well detailed. Good job.