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Review of Man Mission

Posted: 16 May 2023, 08:00
by Bokamoso thaso
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Man Mission, written by Eytan Uliel, is a work of fiction that tells the tale of four former classmates from law school. The book is broken up into three sections, each of which has five chapters and a brief epilogue, for a total of 362 pages. When the first Man Mission is launched, the narrator and his traveling partner, Sam, embark on an exciting and adrenaline-filled journey to New Zealand. Later, Daniel and Alec join these two in the next series of Man Missions. The group continually makes sure to pick an adventure with obstacles and thrills that will allow them to get away from the rigors of everyday life and feel macho. Their exploits include all sorts of physically challenging activities, such as hiking, cycling, kayaking, and sailing. The narrator also discusses his life outside of the Man Mission's travels, and we follow him as he experiences love, marriage, and family issues.

This book's detailed writing style is what I most appreciated about it. It seems as though the reader is actually there with the characters in each setting because of how eloquently and in-depth the author describes each place. An encouraging quotation and a Bible verse were used to introduce each chapter. The book moved along gradually and smoothly, touching on various stages in each character's life. This, in some way, made it easier for me to follow and relate to the characters. It also significantly increased the book's realism. I appreciate the balance Eytan Uliel achieved in this novel.

There was nothing that I disliked about the book; it was insightful and well-organized. The author includes maps and sketches of the main activities of the voyage in each segment. Additionally, he makes it simple to continue by concluding each part with a summary of key information. The plot is engaging, and each mission increases anticipation for what comes next. I particularly appreciate the author's in-depth discussion on friendship and remaining loyal to oneself to the very end.

Aside from that, I would like to commend the author for successfully addressing the problem of male despair, which frequently goes overlooked in reality. Getting an insight into the lives of the men was extremely fascinating. There were no grammatical errors or mistakes in it. Therefore, it was exceptionally well edited. As a result, I am rating this book, Man Mission, 5 out of 5 stars.

I recommend this book to readers who love adventure and travel stories.

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