Review of Man Mission

[Judy46]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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At times, you may find yourself at a crossroads without knowing which decision to make to alleviate yourself from a particular situation. Going on a little vacation can do some good and help in decision-making. Man Mission by Eytan Uliel tells the story of the narrator and his friends as they embark on an annual journey spanning over a decade and a half in search of adventure and self-discovery.

The story is divided into three sections and told from the perspective of the narrator, whose name is not mentioned. It shows how he and Sam met, and how they initially talked about going on a vacation and trying different cuisines. It then moves on to talk about the first man mission, which only included the narrator and Sam, down to subsequent missions, which Daniel joined, and lastly, Alec. The book also goes on to narrate each of their lives, work, and family challenges. Every year, these friends pick out different locations and an activity, which can be hiking, kayaking, or other activities. These missions prove to be dangerous at times, but they also come across as adventurous.

When I came across this book, I was a bit hesitant because books on travel seldom maintain a reader's interest for long, but when I started this, I wanted nothing but to finish it. The first-person narrative used in this story allowed me to partake in their journey. I felt like I was a part of them, kayaking through the open sea or hiking across the plains envisioned in the Lord of the Rings book. The vocabulary used was very understandable. I'd have to commend the author on that. The map provided at the beginning of each chapter and the status report at the end intrigued me a lot. It made it look like a mission indeed. I also loved the fact that the book also gave us an insight into their lives apart from the missions. I appreciate that.

The only thing I didn't like about this book was the reduction in descriptions of the adventures as they progressed. It was replaced rather with more of their life stories, which I can understand as they all had families, but I just wish they had finished the way they had started. I noticed a few errors, but they did not interfere with my reading.

I give this book a rating of four out of four stars. The book was professionally edited. I recommend this book to all adventure lovers, those who enjoy stories about traveling, and those interested in outdoor activities.

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