Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission, a work of fiction and adventure, was written by Eytan Uliel. The themes of adolescence, age, friendship, and family are at the heart of the narrative. It explores how middle-aged men are sometimes quite eager to return to their youthful selves when they were frequently carefree. It also reveals the reality of toxic masculinity and how society has taught us that being a man requires doing macho things. The book also explores what individuals would do to pursue their youthful aspirations, even if doing so put them in danger or required them to leave their families. Some people cling to that brief, difficult period between youth and midlife because they fail to see that they have reached a point in their lives where some things may sound foolish.
Four middle-aged pals are at the core of the plot. They all became pals after their college reunion. They create a ritual known as "Man Mission," where they go on a weeklong vacation each year. They travel the world for fifteen years while engaging in extreme sports including mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, ice climbing, water sledging, and cycling. They develop their jobs, get married, and have kids over time. They soon encounter the difficulties of real life and pick up bittersweet life lessons in the process. The ritual quickly develops into much more than an annual vacation; it becomes a refuge and a place of atonement.
The notion of turning the book into a kind of travel journal was fantastic. It seemed interesting and fascinating to consider travelling to various nations, discovering their cuisine, and engaging in risky activities. The fact that the main characters weren't always hesitant to express their worry and hesitancy to do something that seemed risky or out of control was something I found relatable. The fact that the main protagonists capture every memorable aspect of their vacation, no matter how enjoyable or unpleasant, was something I found very cute. The book also offers recommendations for wonderful locations to visit and invites readers to consider all the adventures they'd like to embark on.
I didn't enjoy how repetitious the book felt. I always knew what was going to happen since it seemed to have a fixed and mechanical plot. Apart from that, I thought it was a pretty wonderful book.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The narrative was fantastic and had a realistic feel. The book was professionally edited and error-free. I recommend this book to anyone who loves travelling and adventure.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission, a work of fiction and adventure, was written by Eytan Uliel. The themes of adolescence, age, friendship, and family are at the heart of the narrative. It explores how middle-aged men are sometimes quite eager to return to their youthful selves when they were frequently carefree. It also reveals the reality of toxic masculinity and how society has taught us that being a man requires doing macho things. The book also explores what individuals would do to pursue their youthful aspirations, even if doing so put them in danger or required them to leave their families. Some people cling to that brief, difficult period between youth and midlife because they fail to see that they have reached a point in their lives where some things may sound foolish.
Four middle-aged pals are at the core of the plot. They all became pals after their college reunion. They create a ritual known as "Man Mission," where they go on a weeklong vacation each year. They travel the world for fifteen years while engaging in extreme sports including mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, ice climbing, water sledging, and cycling. They develop their jobs, get married, and have kids over time. They soon encounter the difficulties of real life and pick up bittersweet life lessons in the process. The ritual quickly develops into much more than an annual vacation; it becomes a refuge and a place of atonement.
The notion of turning the book into a kind of travel journal was fantastic. It seemed interesting and fascinating to consider travelling to various nations, discovering their cuisine, and engaging in risky activities. The fact that the main characters weren't always hesitant to express their worry and hesitancy to do something that seemed risky or out of control was something I found relatable. The fact that the main protagonists capture every memorable aspect of their vacation, no matter how enjoyable or unpleasant, was something I found very cute. The book also offers recommendations for wonderful locations to visit and invites readers to consider all the adventures they'd like to embark on.
I didn't enjoy how repetitious the book felt. I always knew what was going to happen since it seemed to have a fixed and mechanical plot. Apart from that, I thought it was a pretty wonderful book.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The narrative was fantastic and had a realistic feel. The book was professionally edited and error-free. I recommend this book to anyone who loves travelling and adventure.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
