Review by TheyCallMeT13 -- Man Mission by Eytan Uliel

[tguthrie]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Man Mission: Four Men, Fifteen Years, One Epic Journey by Eytan Uliel is a stunning piece of work. Altogether heartbreaking and hopeful, the story strips down our main characters (both figuratively and literally) until we see them for who they truly are and who they wish to be.

The best part of Man Mission is how “real” it feels. It is a fictional book with made-up characters, but the men and women portrayed on the pages feel like they could be your coworkers, best friends, and significant others. Eytan’s writing style is captivating, grounded, and fully realized. The narrative jumps back and forth within each chapter depicting the actual travel experiences in spurts alongside the planning stages and communication with those back home beforehand. This style allowed me to breathe through some of the tougher moments and provided a sense of yearning to get “back” to each section we had just left.

From New Zealand to Japan to San Francisco, USA, this journey spans our beautiful Earth and allows us to see the defining features of the natural landscapes we may never witness, as well as the tangible winding roads of the human condition. There are times where the moments tend to drag on a bit long, but it is exactly what I would expect to be stuck with three other men in the middle of nowhere.

This book felt like a memoir, and the main character felt like a trusted advisor sharing life lessons with the world. Scribbling notes as I read, I took note of places I wanted to visit, things to make sure I never did while camping, and questions I want to ask of my significant other and closest friends. “What makes you scared? What makes you happy? Why would someone do this? Could you see yourself doing this? Does any of this even make any sense?” were all questions that I had to sort out while reading.

At the end of the day, this is an easy 4 out of 4 stars . A challenging read, not because it is difficult in a literal sense but in an emotional and deeply personal sense. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to make themselves better and challenge the status quo of your current situation. Do something daring and brave and bold. Win or lose, you will learn something that will change your life for the better. Guaranteed.

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Man Mission
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[Bigwig1973]

I read and loved this book! I think it's great that you took notes - I took mental notes, but not actual notes. Nice review!