Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission by Eytan Uliel follows four friends as they embark on escapades across the globe. Eytan, Sam, Daniel, and Alec, who have been friends since university, all occupy prestigious posts in the corporate realm. Once a year, they seek respite from their regular lives by traveling around the world in search of a rush of adrenaline, ‘manly’ adventures, and good food. This book follows them through marriage, fatherhood, and the highs and lows of their relationships.
I would like to compare the format of each chapter to a Netflix episode. It starts with a short, tantalizing preview of the guys in the middle of an adventure. Then, it switches to what happened a few weeks or months earlier, before throwing the reader back into the midst of the adventure. There are occasional flashbacks to provide context and to make the reader understand what is happening inside the author’s head.
This is a wholesome story that resonates with many people. It tackles marriage issues, career problems, and parenthood. The adventures that the guys embark on are daunting. Yet, as with everything, being in a group of friends gives rise to hilarious situations. The funniest one was them getting drunk on kava, and the most heart-warming one was them being allowed to stay in a stranger’s house, despite the owner being absent.
What struck me the most was that, despite Eytan and Daniel having more or less the same issues in their personal lives, the way they addressed the problems yielded vastly different results. I would like to hear the wives’ point of view of what went wrong in their marriages. Communication is key in every relationship. It is important to address issues early to avoid a fall-out with your spouse. It is also important to remember the person you are and the person your spouse is, even after you take on the role of a parent.
I appreciated that, despite the format being as mentioned above, the story was easy to follow and flowed seamlessly together. As a woman, it was quite enlightening to read and understand (at least try to understand, in certain situations) what goes on in a man’s head. At the end of the day, we are not so different, after all. The only thing I disliked was that every second page was in landscape orientation. Since I was reading the book on my mobile phone, it was bothersome to zoom in every time.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars for all the reasons I mentioned above. I did not notice any grammatical errors. I recommend this book to mature readers because of the very generous use of vulgar language and occasional sexual situations. It might also be suitable for readers in their late teenage years and early twenties. Staunch animal lovers, passionate vegans, and vegetarians should read this book with caution, as a few of the food mentioned can trigger readers.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission by Eytan Uliel follows four friends as they embark on escapades across the globe. Eytan, Sam, Daniel, and Alec, who have been friends since university, all occupy prestigious posts in the corporate realm. Once a year, they seek respite from their regular lives by traveling around the world in search of a rush of adrenaline, ‘manly’ adventures, and good food. This book follows them through marriage, fatherhood, and the highs and lows of their relationships.
I would like to compare the format of each chapter to a Netflix episode. It starts with a short, tantalizing preview of the guys in the middle of an adventure. Then, it switches to what happened a few weeks or months earlier, before throwing the reader back into the midst of the adventure. There are occasional flashbacks to provide context and to make the reader understand what is happening inside the author’s head.
This is a wholesome story that resonates with many people. It tackles marriage issues, career problems, and parenthood. The adventures that the guys embark on are daunting. Yet, as with everything, being in a group of friends gives rise to hilarious situations. The funniest one was them getting drunk on kava, and the most heart-warming one was them being allowed to stay in a stranger’s house, despite the owner being absent.
What struck me the most was that, despite Eytan and Daniel having more or less the same issues in their personal lives, the way they addressed the problems yielded vastly different results. I would like to hear the wives’ point of view of what went wrong in their marriages. Communication is key in every relationship. It is important to address issues early to avoid a fall-out with your spouse. It is also important to remember the person you are and the person your spouse is, even after you take on the role of a parent.
I appreciated that, despite the format being as mentioned above, the story was easy to follow and flowed seamlessly together. As a woman, it was quite enlightening to read and understand (at least try to understand, in certain situations) what goes on in a man’s head. At the end of the day, we are not so different, after all. The only thing I disliked was that every second page was in landscape orientation. Since I was reading the book on my mobile phone, it was bothersome to zoom in every time.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars for all the reasons I mentioned above. I did not notice any grammatical errors. I recommend this book to mature readers because of the very generous use of vulgar language and occasional sexual situations. It might also be suitable for readers in their late teenage years and early twenties. Staunch animal lovers, passionate vegans, and vegetarians should read this book with caution, as a few of the food mentioned can trigger readers.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
Latest Review: Man Mission by Eytan Uliel
