Review of Man Mission

[Obinna Chima Agoms]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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Basking in the initial euphoria of young adulthood, all the while struggling to keep up with the expectations that society has set for them, four men embark on their journeys of self-discovery. Stopping ever so often to catch their breaths and crosscheck their notes, they compare milestones as they seek answers to questions pertinent to their very existence as men and the differences between their expectations of what life has to offer them and the realities they must battle with daily.

Man Mission is the second book by Eytan Uliel. It is a story of self-discovery and perseverance. It's also an in-depth attempt to explain the intricacies of the workings of the adult male mind. This work of literature uses the manliest of pastimes to unravel those topics that are not mainstream regarding male mental health and well-being. Who set the rule for men not to display their emotions publicly? And when is a trip more than just a trip?

I am enamored with the author's first-person style of telling the story. It gives the book a unique personal touch. The conversations in the book vary from the highly emotional parts to the downright comedic one-liners. The character development is just as impressive. Eytan Uliel takes his time to flesh out the background stories of each of his central characters such that they are smooth and effortlessly synchronized with the main storyline. There are exciting twists to the story. However, rather than jump out at you, they creep up on a reader very gently until it becomes obvious. The author's attention to detail in narrating the retreats these men embark on is commendable. He makes readers feel like they might as well be there on location, experiencing what's happening in the book firsthand.

This book has a profound psychological component that appeals to both fiction and non-fiction genre readers. Adventure lovers will also be attracted to this book. The description that goes into the numerous locations mentioned in the book is enough to pique a reader's interest.

Man Mission teases a reader with its picturesque locations and eye-catching adventures. No continent is left out in this journey. This book still retains the ability to keep a reader in tune with the real story of inner discovery within the book. The editing is exceptional, with no errors in the book from start to finish. The book cover does just enough to trigger interest in an intending reader. With all these good things going for the book and nothing with which to fault it, I rate Man Mission a resounding 4 out of 4 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

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[Berry_]

I would definitely love to read the first book before diving into this one. I love the summary. Very captivating and it makes me want to read the book. Thanks for the wonderful review.

[Bigwig1973]

I've read this book and I loved it! I really like your review because it seems to focus more on different themes in the book than on the plot, although you do also mention the plot! Nice review!

[Glory Osinakachukwu]

With the summary here the book seems to captivating and everybody would want to read it because we are all in the journey of self discovery and we need to be guided ...

[Nonso Samuelson]

This sounds like a refreshing book to read. Men are generally less vocal and expressive about the weight of expectation on their shoulders solely because of their gender. I'd love to read these men's experiences and how they navigate life on their trip together. This is a lovely review. Kudos!

[Muna Chizzy]

I have read this book and I must say the author did a good job. The story portrays strong themes on friendship, marriage and how the world view men. Readers will gain lots of insight from this book. Thanks for the great review.