Review of Man Mission
Posted: 14 Sep 2022, 14:25
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
In Man Mission, Eytan Uliel weaves an epic story involving four men. The story spans 15 years, and in that time, we are ushered into a fictional world of spell-binding adventure, friendship, hardships, and personal triumph. The four main characters in the story are Australian friends who were once classmates in college. Two of them came up with the idea of going on a "man mission" every year, an adventure that takes about two weeks. The concept initially started as a way to kill boredom, but over time, the trips become a cherished tradition that allows the four friends to test their limits while going on adventures in places like Spain, Japan, and New Zealand. These raw adventures totally contrast with their high-powered careers and their interesting lives as family men.
I loved how effortlessly the story flows in Man Mission. Eytan Uliel dedicates each chapter to a mission, which makes the story easy to follow. The book has very clear descriptions of the places the men visit during their missions. In general, Man Mission does a great job of demonstrating the kinds of things people go through in their marriages and careers. Therefore, there is no shortage of drama in the book, which makes it an incredibly fascinating read. As I read it, I could not wait to see what was going to happen next, and because of that, I think the author did a great job of bringing this interesting story to life.
There isn't much I did not like in the book. The story is both convincing and interesting. Still, I find it a little odd that men this educated were that clueless about things like religion and philosophy. Also, because the story is told from one of the men's perspectives, I couldn't help but feel I was missing out on some pretty interesting viewpoints his three friends might have had on the experiences the four shared.
Due to the fact that Man Mission is professionally edited, I give it a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
Man Mission was truly a delight to read, which is why I recommend it to general fiction readers who need a great feel-good novel to keep them occupied for a couple of days. The book handles many of the issues we face today as a society brilliantly and convincingly. The book is also fun to read, which means an average book lover should thoroughly enjoy it. The characters are also relatable, and the story is full of interesting drama.
******
Man Mission
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In Man Mission, Eytan Uliel weaves an epic story involving four men. The story spans 15 years, and in that time, we are ushered into a fictional world of spell-binding adventure, friendship, hardships, and personal triumph. The four main characters in the story are Australian friends who were once classmates in college. Two of them came up with the idea of going on a "man mission" every year, an adventure that takes about two weeks. The concept initially started as a way to kill boredom, but over time, the trips become a cherished tradition that allows the four friends to test their limits while going on adventures in places like Spain, Japan, and New Zealand. These raw adventures totally contrast with their high-powered careers and their interesting lives as family men.
I loved how effortlessly the story flows in Man Mission. Eytan Uliel dedicates each chapter to a mission, which makes the story easy to follow. The book has very clear descriptions of the places the men visit during their missions. In general, Man Mission does a great job of demonstrating the kinds of things people go through in their marriages and careers. Therefore, there is no shortage of drama in the book, which makes it an incredibly fascinating read. As I read it, I could not wait to see what was going to happen next, and because of that, I think the author did a great job of bringing this interesting story to life.
There isn't much I did not like in the book. The story is both convincing and interesting. Still, I find it a little odd that men this educated were that clueless about things like religion and philosophy. Also, because the story is told from one of the men's perspectives, I couldn't help but feel I was missing out on some pretty interesting viewpoints his three friends might have had on the experiences the four shared.
Due to the fact that Man Mission is professionally edited, I give it a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
Man Mission was truly a delight to read, which is why I recommend it to general fiction readers who need a great feel-good novel to keep them occupied for a couple of days. The book handles many of the issues we face today as a society brilliantly and convincingly. The book is also fun to read, which means an average book lover should thoroughly enjoy it. The characters are also relatable, and the story is full of interesting drama.
******
Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes