Review of Man Mission
Posted: 20 Oct 2022, 20:59
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
It started with a crazy idea. Two friends from grad school decided to travel to an exotic place where they had to engage in physical activities. In subsequent years, two more boys joined their adventures. In the span of fifteen years, the four men lived their normal lives, working and taking care of their families while embarking on an exhilarating trip each year to some foreign land.
Eytan Uliel's Man Mission is part coming-of-age story, part travel diary. It follows the lives of four men as they struggle with the physical and emotional strain that comes with adult responsibilities. Their adventures in exotic countries serve as a reprieve from their real-world responsibilities. Each time they come back from a trip, they gain a new perspective on life. What I like the most about this book is that it's really pensive. Aside from the plot and the vivid descriptions of travel destinations, you also read this book for the wisdom you can glean from it. I really like how the scenes shift from the adventure trips and back to the events in their home cities. The contrast of these two different lives and how the characters process everything deeply are interesting to read.
I also like the idea of giving voice to male perspectives. I don't think we often read stories about grown men being pensive about starting their own family while still feeling like a clueless child every now and then. It is very evident how important it is for these men to be in touch with their inner child again when they embark on their travels. I really like how the author handles all this emotional introspection while still giving each character a unique personality.
The book is also a delightful travel diary. It describes these beautiful places so vividly, making you want to go there and experience them for yourself. Hiking in the wilderness of New Zealand, kayaking in Fiji, and island hopping in Thailand are some of the enthralling adventures you can vividly imagine. I don't think I have anything to dislike about this book.
I am giving this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. The book uses an effective technique to tell an enthralling but poignant story about friendship, growing up, and finding yourself. The author does a marvelous job of creating characters that feel very human. Also, the editing quality seemed to be excellent, as I did not find a single error throughout the text. I would recommend the book to readers who love indulging in travel stories. If you also like reading books with poignant themes, you might find this book interesting.
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Man Mission
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It started with a crazy idea. Two friends from grad school decided to travel to an exotic place where they had to engage in physical activities. In subsequent years, two more boys joined their adventures. In the span of fifteen years, the four men lived their normal lives, working and taking care of their families while embarking on an exhilarating trip each year to some foreign land.
Eytan Uliel's Man Mission is part coming-of-age story, part travel diary. It follows the lives of four men as they struggle with the physical and emotional strain that comes with adult responsibilities. Their adventures in exotic countries serve as a reprieve from their real-world responsibilities. Each time they come back from a trip, they gain a new perspective on life. What I like the most about this book is that it's really pensive. Aside from the plot and the vivid descriptions of travel destinations, you also read this book for the wisdom you can glean from it. I really like how the scenes shift from the adventure trips and back to the events in their home cities. The contrast of these two different lives and how the characters process everything deeply are interesting to read.
I also like the idea of giving voice to male perspectives. I don't think we often read stories about grown men being pensive about starting their own family while still feeling like a clueless child every now and then. It is very evident how important it is for these men to be in touch with their inner child again when they embark on their travels. I really like how the author handles all this emotional introspection while still giving each character a unique personality.
The book is also a delightful travel diary. It describes these beautiful places so vividly, making you want to go there and experience them for yourself. Hiking in the wilderness of New Zealand, kayaking in Fiji, and island hopping in Thailand are some of the enthralling adventures you can vividly imagine. I don't think I have anything to dislike about this book.
I am giving this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. The book uses an effective technique to tell an enthralling but poignant story about friendship, growing up, and finding yourself. The author does a marvelous job of creating characters that feel very human. Also, the editing quality seemed to be excellent, as I did not find a single error throughout the text. I would recommend the book to readers who love indulging in travel stories. If you also like reading books with poignant themes, you might find this book interesting.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes