Review of Man Mission

[ellimctreph]

[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 by Eytan Uliel is a story that spans fifteen years and it tells the tale of four friends who have made a pact to meet up every year and go on a trip. The book reveals their struggles, responsibilities, and their evolution into maturity, all hidden behind the wild adventures they get into. During the “man mission”, their week-long journey, they go to different countries, experience a variety of cultures, and undertake a plethora of physically demanding activities.

The relationship between the men was a huge part of this book. The four of them felt very established and multidimensional. They each had their strengths, vices, and struggles. When they talked, laughed, or made jokes, they all felt like real people, which is the highest praise I can give an author’s character work. Speaking of jokes, this was a very humorous book. The banter between the four was hilarious, and I don’t find myself laughing out loud at books too often. My favorite reoccurring joke was the pink bracelet of shame, given to the person who whined the loudest.

The book is essentially half a travel log, half a life story of these four men. Each chapter is a new year and a new mission. They come together and talked about the changes in their lives, like career and family, and how they’re dealing with them. The story is ultimately about doing what you can with the life you’ve been given.

More than anything, this book made me want to travel. The comradery between the friends made me feel like I was the fifth in the group. Experiencing the different cultures and practices of each new place they went to from the eyes of the protagonist was fantastic. I think my favorite place they went to was Japan. I’ve always been fascinated by the culture and this book provided details that I haven’t seen anywhere else. The protagonist remained unnamed throughout, and after going through the whole book, I’m beginning to suspect that this wasn’t as much of a fictional piece as I was led to believe.

I have to give this book a 4 out of 4 stars. It was engaging from beginning to end. The characters were fantastic, and it was a very fun read. It was very well edited, I found no grammatical errors, and I really can’t think of anything I disliked about it. I recommend this to anyone that loves an adventurous and immersive book.

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I can't agree less! When I started reading this book, I just couldn't lift my eyes until I was done reading. Such an engaging and funny book too. I sincerely love your review. Thanks.

[ellimctreph]

When I started reading this book, I just couldn't lift my eyes until I was done reading.

Same honestly.

[Stephen Ogunwale]

Four men, fifteen years and one epic adventure annually. The review has done a good job of giving a sneak peek of what awaits every intending reader.