Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Featuring exotic adventures, lasting friendships, and a lot of emotional character development, Man Mission follows a group of men through their lives as they take on an exciting annual vacation together. Four young men make a pact in university to go on a trip somewhere unique every year- an unexpected place far away with daring activities out of their comfort zones. As friends grow older and life becomes sombre, those plans become a distant dream until the protagonist’s best friend Sam brings it up again. With this invigorated notion of a trip, the two lads set off on their first Man Mission to another country, performing hardcore outdoor trials and sustaining injuries through their excitement.
Over time, their other friends join, and it becomes an annual event for four friends to enjoy together. Their journey follows new locations, new activities, more minor injuries, and changes in the characters’ lives as each year passes. The protagonist goes on to start a family and grow his career. Still, with each passing Man Mission, he seeks more out of life and uncovers dissatisfaction in his relationships. Every year, this vacation is a getaway from life’s stresses and an opportunity to remember what brings them joy and passion. With all its outdoors fun and rustic camping, the childishness and wonder encompassing Man Mission bring them closer.
This story was captivating and emotional from start to finish. I earnestly enjoyed the flow of events, and it’s impressive how the storyteller does not have a name throughout the book. Eytan Uliel found ways of preventing it from surfacing as conversations repelled his direct name. The way that emotions were conveyed through writing was exceptional and well-executed. It felt authentic, and I could relate to the character’s thoughts. He depicted the stagnation of growing older and the unhappiness that comes with it. He was paralysed by fear of being pathetic and imperfect. Thanks to the book title, it’s emphasised several times that being a man requires strength, compliance, and hardness. The message here is important because the protagonist felt many emotions but didn’t express them, fearing rejection and embarrassment as a man among men. He wished to open up to his partner and ask for her support, but he buried those concerns to provide for his family. His pain deserved recognition from those around him, as with all men or breadwinners, who should feel supported by their loved ones. The double meaning of the Man Mission was witty- it’s both the title of the yearly endeavour and a long-term mission of life to discover fulfilment and understand the true proponents of being a man.
There was notable symbolism of the annual man mission that is constant, despite the characters changing and growing older. Every year, something new happened, but their trip maintained the same founding principles. Regardless of when each person joined the trip, they were always eager to return every year. A yearly outdoor trip with close friends is refreshing and comforting after tough times. The shifts between the past year’s events to the present were clever. The short transitions highlighted events in the current time, with experiences from the past year. A humorous example is how the protagonist recalled the diet kit his partner gifted him for his weight fluctuations last year and how using it during the current Man Mission gave him severe diarrhoea!
I can’t find any part of this story that I disliked. As cheesy as it sounds, every aspect of it was enjoyable. I could understand the character’s perspectives and ambiguous decisions through all their ups and downs. The story appeared professionally edited because I found very few grammatical errors.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I found nothing problematic with this book. It was challenging to find any distracting errors in the writing; hence, they did not warrant a drop in my rating. The story was sincere and realistic and kept me engaged for hours.
People who enjoy non-fiction, adventure, travel biographies, and a look into the male worldview may enjoy this. Following the narrative of a thoughtful person, such as the protagonist, may open doors regarding some men’s views on adulthood. Given the high profanity, this book is suited to people aged 16 and above.
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Man Mission
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Featuring exotic adventures, lasting friendships, and a lot of emotional character development, Man Mission follows a group of men through their lives as they take on an exciting annual vacation together. Four young men make a pact in university to go on a trip somewhere unique every year- an unexpected place far away with daring activities out of their comfort zones. As friends grow older and life becomes sombre, those plans become a distant dream until the protagonist’s best friend Sam brings it up again. With this invigorated notion of a trip, the two lads set off on their first Man Mission to another country, performing hardcore outdoor trials and sustaining injuries through their excitement.
Over time, their other friends join, and it becomes an annual event for four friends to enjoy together. Their journey follows new locations, new activities, more minor injuries, and changes in the characters’ lives as each year passes. The protagonist goes on to start a family and grow his career. Still, with each passing Man Mission, he seeks more out of life and uncovers dissatisfaction in his relationships. Every year, this vacation is a getaway from life’s stresses and an opportunity to remember what brings them joy and passion. With all its outdoors fun and rustic camping, the childishness and wonder encompassing Man Mission bring them closer.
This story was captivating and emotional from start to finish. I earnestly enjoyed the flow of events, and it’s impressive how the storyteller does not have a name throughout the book. Eytan Uliel found ways of preventing it from surfacing as conversations repelled his direct name. The way that emotions were conveyed through writing was exceptional and well-executed. It felt authentic, and I could relate to the character’s thoughts. He depicted the stagnation of growing older and the unhappiness that comes with it. He was paralysed by fear of being pathetic and imperfect. Thanks to the book title, it’s emphasised several times that being a man requires strength, compliance, and hardness. The message here is important because the protagonist felt many emotions but didn’t express them, fearing rejection and embarrassment as a man among men. He wished to open up to his partner and ask for her support, but he buried those concerns to provide for his family. His pain deserved recognition from those around him, as with all men or breadwinners, who should feel supported by their loved ones. The double meaning of the Man Mission was witty- it’s both the title of the yearly endeavour and a long-term mission of life to discover fulfilment and understand the true proponents of being a man.
There was notable symbolism of the annual man mission that is constant, despite the characters changing and growing older. Every year, something new happened, but their trip maintained the same founding principles. Regardless of when each person joined the trip, they were always eager to return every year. A yearly outdoor trip with close friends is refreshing and comforting after tough times. The shifts between the past year’s events to the present were clever. The short transitions highlighted events in the current time, with experiences from the past year. A humorous example is how the protagonist recalled the diet kit his partner gifted him for his weight fluctuations last year and how using it during the current Man Mission gave him severe diarrhoea!
I can’t find any part of this story that I disliked. As cheesy as it sounds, every aspect of it was enjoyable. I could understand the character’s perspectives and ambiguous decisions through all their ups and downs. The story appeared professionally edited because I found very few grammatical errors.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I found nothing problematic with this book. It was challenging to find any distracting errors in the writing; hence, they did not warrant a drop in my rating. The story was sincere and realistic and kept me engaged for hours.
People who enjoy non-fiction, adventure, travel biographies, and a look into the male worldview may enjoy this. Following the narrative of a thoughtful person, such as the protagonist, may open doors regarding some men’s views on adulthood. Given the high profanity, this book is suited to people aged 16 and above.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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