Review by BekkaN -- Man Mission by Eytan Uliel
-
BekkaN
- Posts: 5
- Joined: 18 Dec 2019, 15:20
- Favorite Book: The Assassin's Blade
- Currently Reading: A Storm of Swords
- Bookshelf Size: 18
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-bekkan.html
- Latest Review: Man Mission by Eytan Uliel
Review by BekkaN -- Man Mission by Eytan Uliel
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission by Eyton Uliel is an adventure novel about four guy friends from college and their yearly trips they call the Man Mission. Set with a charter of rules and as little planning as possible they traverse the world. Over the course of 15 years these man missions see New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, Iceland and so many other incredible places. Along the way they meet interesting people, stay in unlikely places, eat strange foods, and sometimes find themselves in unfortunate situations. Over time the man mission becomes more than just a fun trip with friends, it becomes an escape. When the burdens of life start to wear down the unnamed protagonist and his friends, each man mission becomes a therapeutic journey. On each trip these friends seek and find so much more than adventure; they find faith, hope, redemption, and themselves somewhere along the way.
I am rating Man Mission 4 out of 4 stars. This novel was exceptional. Eyton Uliel’s writing takes you on the adventure with these four guys; his vivid imagery transports you across the world. Uliel’s writing is not only beautiful but skillful as well. He adeptly knits together the home life storyline between scenes of each man mission without confusing his readers. The end product is a well balanced, raw, and relatable story.
One of my favorite parts of this novel is how the man missions punctuate the protagonist’s life. At the start of the book the home life storyline seems to be this character’s main focus. He’s excited about the prospect of building the perfect life with his girlfriend, Rachel. But as time passes and life becomes less perfect than he’d hoped the man mission storyline becomes the focus. The trips become a sanctuary for him to find the freedom he’s searching for everywhere else in his life. These friends cross several continents and learn several life lessons, all while chasing the youth that time so cruelly stole from them.
The author does an awesome job of creating a deep and multi-level story. Because we’re reading this story from the protagonist’s point of view the reader is not omniscient like most fiction novels. We laugh when the protagonist laughs, we cry when he cries, and we learn information when he learns it. We are watching his life unfold the same way we watch ours unfold; with limited knowledge and unlimited surprises. In my opinion, this style of writing makes a story approachable.
In Man Mission, Uliel lays the human psyche bare in an attempt to explain why people run away from their emotions and what happens when they do. It shows how people act in the aftermath of their own bad choices, and self-discovery in the face of personal tragedy. It will make you reflect on your past and force you to decide who you want to be in the future. This is the kind of story that leaves a fingerprint, or maybe a scar, when you finish it.
This book does have some vulgar language and sexual content so I don’t recommend it to anyone who might be upset by those things. Otherwise, if you’re looking for adventure and self-discovery, or even if you’re not, do not skip the opportunity to read this book. I didn’t see any grammar or spelling errors. If there was something to improve in this book I couldn’t find it.
******
Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
Man Mission by Eyton Uliel is an adventure novel about four guy friends from college and their yearly trips they call the Man Mission. Set with a charter of rules and as little planning as possible they traverse the world. Over the course of 15 years these man missions see New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, Iceland and so many other incredible places. Along the way they meet interesting people, stay in unlikely places, eat strange foods, and sometimes find themselves in unfortunate situations. Over time the man mission becomes more than just a fun trip with friends, it becomes an escape. When the burdens of life start to wear down the unnamed protagonist and his friends, each man mission becomes a therapeutic journey. On each trip these friends seek and find so much more than adventure; they find faith, hope, redemption, and themselves somewhere along the way.
I am rating Man Mission 4 out of 4 stars. This novel was exceptional. Eyton Uliel’s writing takes you on the adventure with these four guys; his vivid imagery transports you across the world. Uliel’s writing is not only beautiful but skillful as well. He adeptly knits together the home life storyline between scenes of each man mission without confusing his readers. The end product is a well balanced, raw, and relatable story.
One of my favorite parts of this novel is how the man missions punctuate the protagonist’s life. At the start of the book the home life storyline seems to be this character’s main focus. He’s excited about the prospect of building the perfect life with his girlfriend, Rachel. But as time passes and life becomes less perfect than he’d hoped the man mission storyline becomes the focus. The trips become a sanctuary for him to find the freedom he’s searching for everywhere else in his life. These friends cross several continents and learn several life lessons, all while chasing the youth that time so cruelly stole from them.
The author does an awesome job of creating a deep and multi-level story. Because we’re reading this story from the protagonist’s point of view the reader is not omniscient like most fiction novels. We laugh when the protagonist laughs, we cry when he cries, and we learn information when he learns it. We are watching his life unfold the same way we watch ours unfold; with limited knowledge and unlimited surprises. In my opinion, this style of writing makes a story approachable.
In Man Mission, Uliel lays the human psyche bare in an attempt to explain why people run away from their emotions and what happens when they do. It shows how people act in the aftermath of their own bad choices, and self-discovery in the face of personal tragedy. It will make you reflect on your past and force you to decide who you want to be in the future. This is the kind of story that leaves a fingerprint, or maybe a scar, when you finish it.
This book does have some vulgar language and sexual content so I don’t recommend it to anyone who might be upset by those things. Otherwise, if you’re looking for adventure and self-discovery, or even if you’re not, do not skip the opportunity to read this book. I didn’t see any grammar or spelling errors. If there was something to improve in this book I couldn’t find it.
******
Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
Latest Review: Man Mission by Eytan Uliel
