Review of Man Mission

[Aisha Yakub]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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Rachel is expecting a set of twins. She needs her husband, but he appears to prefer an adventurous friendship with three other men. The narrator in Man Mission, Rachel's husband, has been friends with these three men for fifteen years. What initially started out as a pointless desire between these four men has now developed into a mission. They all make it a duty to go on regular, dangerous outdoor trips. Some trips are more eventful than others. On different occasions, they sustain injuries. These adventures aren't always safe for them, but they don't mind persuading the "Wives Committee" in order to have more of these explorations. To them, the mission is much more than a trip; it's a safe place.

Man Mission by Eytan Uliel tells the story of four men who share great friendship. Daniel has been married to Pamela for four years, but the spark between them is still exciting. Sam is happily in a relationship with Evie. The narrator, who isn't identified by a name, is in love with Rachel. On the other hand, Alec seems to be struggling to find his feet in relationship, as well as his career. He's always found changing jobs and female partners. The "mission" seems to be a huge part of their lives. Is there enough room to accommodate both their adventurous missions and their real life responsibilities? Find out by reading this book.

Firstly, it was beautiful to witness the conversations between these men. It's hard to find a group of friends that hold on together for so long. I felt inspired by their friendship. I liked that everyone looked out for each other. Their conversations were filled with humour. I liked how they always teased themselves and talked about their crazy experiences. I felt it was healthy. It offered a perspective that masculinity shouldn't only be about toughening up. Men are allowed to take a break in order to feel good. The narrator once talked about having his wife wake him up in the middle of the night to satisfy her pregnancy cravings, and I found that amusing. It was difficult, but he managed to get her the meal she wanted. When he came back, he met her sleeping. It was ironic that the meal she badly craved was thrown into the bin. Whenever they shared their experiences, it made seemingly annoying or difficult experiences feel lighter.

The writing style and humour in this book are commendable. Most of the discussions and events were very relatable. I couldn't relate to climbing mountains or going kayaking, but I could relate to taking a diet which made you feel uncomfortable on an adventurous journey. One of the descriptions I loved was when the author talked about being a father to a set of twins. He said the twins were born minutes apart, so he transitioned from being a father of one to becoming a father of two, faster than boiling eggs. I could totally relate in his joy. The adventures were adequately described. Even if I hadn't experienced a lot of things talked about, it was easy to imagine.

Before each chapter of the book, I always found two quotes. While I could understand the quotes from famous people, I found the Bible quotes unnecessary. Most of thess quotes didn't have anything to do with the chapters they were associated with. There were few missing punctuations, but they weren't problematic. I still enjoyed this book, so I'll be rating it 4 out of 4 stars. It's a great read.

I'll recommend this book to anyone looking for an adventurous piece. It isn't exactly a friendship manual, but individuals in a group or particular friendship may benefit from reading this book.

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[Kavita Shah]

Sounds like a fun and adventurous book with slice of life. I am not really a fan of this but the humour part would be good to read. Thank you for a great review!

[Aisha Yakub]

Sounds like a fun and adventurous book with slice of life. I am not really a fan of this but the humour part would be good to read. Thank you for a great review!

It's humorous and fun. Thanks for stopping by.

[katerina_12]

I just read this book and fell in love with it. Thanks for your awesome review!

[MsH2k]

I read this book a while back, and I enjoyed getting a glimpse of the guys' adventures and interaction. Thank you for your take on this read.

[Oyedele Tomijane]

The strong bonds of friendship between the author and his friends was quite lovely and played an important role in his life. Thanks for such a great review.

[Venus2304]

Does not sound like something I will be willing to read although the suspense in the review is undeniably tempting me to read the book.
Good choice of words in the review though.

[Stizzy Monday]

I admire the friendship between friends in this book. However, I feel it's inappropriate to disregard your family for wild adventures.

[Korie Ifeoma Chisomaga]

I am going to read this book because of your review! I am just curious about how the characters seem to blend God into the events of their lives.

[Fanny Lebura Ueh]

I totally enjoyed reading your review. This review has piqued my interest, and I look forward to reading this book and finding out more details for myself. Thank you for the honest feedback.
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[Towfiq Juma]

Man mission really got me thinking about my life a lot. It made me question most of the decisions I've made until now in my life. I can say it was a great eye opener for me on career choices and doing what you like best so as not have regrets in the future.