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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Eytan Uliel's book, Man Mission: Four Men, Fifteen Years, One Epic Journey, is a gripping account of the author and his three best friends. The four are childhood friends who wind up at the same college, where they establish a yearly practice of traveling to different legendary spots across the world, dubbed "man mission." These tours, however, are not your typical vacation excursions of relaxing and basking on sandy beaches and visiting high-end hotels all over the world; instead, the "man mission" incorporates high-octane activities that test both the physical, mental, and emotional selves. These "man missions" are hypnotic, therapeutic, and transforming in the author's opinion, which the reader will share.
The plot revolves around the lives of four main characters: Sam, Alec, and Daniel, as well as the author. The four buddies are typically dynamic, having distinct personalities that complement and replace one another. After successfully completing their schooling, the four friends must overcome the hardships and uncertainties associated with the dynamics of employment, marriage, and parenting. They are astounded by how their lives take totally different turns than they anticipated. To solidify their connection in this emotionally demanding and mentally grueling world, the four friends embark on annual vacations to various epic regions of the world merely to be alone, engage, and talk about "manly" things—"man mission." The "man missions" begin as a fun and bonding tour, but as the novel unfolds and the protagonists get older, the excursions transform into events and a means for them to escape the noise and stress of their careers and marriages. Every year, it becomes something they look forward to.
The book's characters' growth and evolution are quite real and relatable. The author's ability to create and keep a character in their element is credible. The author as a character is portrayed as indecisive, emotional, and sensitive, whereas Daniel is portrayed as stern, logical, and orderly. Despite their relationship, the characters' varied personalities, as exhibited through their choices and decision-making in life, cause them to wind up in different positions in life—choices have consequences.
The author's ability to use words to construct a clear and vivid image is the book's strongest characteristic. The descriptions of the many landscapes, activities, and cultures in the various locations throughout the world that they visited are detailed. Your emotional and mental state as a reader is brought into sync with the characters'. The author also uses subtle and deep humor, making the book incredibly thrilling and engaging to read.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. I didn't come across anything that would exclusively prevent readers from reading and enjoying the book. The book has been meticulously edited. Furthermore, the book's core theme, the challenges in a man's life, is fairly real and accessible for male readers.
The descriptions of the many "man mission" sites are pretty accurate, making the book a wonderful read for anybody who enjoys traveling across the world. The novel is also enjoyable to read on its own. It is important to highlight that the book contains harsh language and profanity and, hence, should be read by a more mature audience.
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Man Mission
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Eytan Uliel's book, Man Mission: Four Men, Fifteen Years, One Epic Journey, is a gripping account of the author and his three best friends. The four are childhood friends who wind up at the same college, where they establish a yearly practice of traveling to different legendary spots across the world, dubbed "man mission." These tours, however, are not your typical vacation excursions of relaxing and basking on sandy beaches and visiting high-end hotels all over the world; instead, the "man mission" incorporates high-octane activities that test both the physical, mental, and emotional selves. These "man missions" are hypnotic, therapeutic, and transforming in the author's opinion, which the reader will share.
The plot revolves around the lives of four main characters: Sam, Alec, and Daniel, as well as the author. The four buddies are typically dynamic, having distinct personalities that complement and replace one another. After successfully completing their schooling, the four friends must overcome the hardships and uncertainties associated with the dynamics of employment, marriage, and parenting. They are astounded by how their lives take totally different turns than they anticipated. To solidify their connection in this emotionally demanding and mentally grueling world, the four friends embark on annual vacations to various epic regions of the world merely to be alone, engage, and talk about "manly" things—"man mission." The "man missions" begin as a fun and bonding tour, but as the novel unfolds and the protagonists get older, the excursions transform into events and a means for them to escape the noise and stress of their careers and marriages. Every year, it becomes something they look forward to.
The book's characters' growth and evolution are quite real and relatable. The author's ability to create and keep a character in their element is credible. The author as a character is portrayed as indecisive, emotional, and sensitive, whereas Daniel is portrayed as stern, logical, and orderly. Despite their relationship, the characters' varied personalities, as exhibited through their choices and decision-making in life, cause them to wind up in different positions in life—choices have consequences.
The author's ability to use words to construct a clear and vivid image is the book's strongest characteristic. The descriptions of the many landscapes, activities, and cultures in the various locations throughout the world that they visited are detailed. Your emotional and mental state as a reader is brought into sync with the characters'. The author also uses subtle and deep humor, making the book incredibly thrilling and engaging to read.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. I didn't come across anything that would exclusively prevent readers from reading and enjoying the book. The book has been meticulously edited. Furthermore, the book's core theme, the challenges in a man's life, is fairly real and accessible for male readers.
The descriptions of the many "man mission" sites are pretty accurate, making the book a wonderful read for anybody who enjoys traveling across the world. The novel is also enjoyable to read on its own. It is important to highlight that the book contains harsh language and profanity and, hence, should be read by a more mature audience.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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