Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
What is the meaning of being a man? Does it mean gritting your teeth through anything regardless of how painful it is, burying every fear, anxiety, and sense of unfulfillment behind a mask of happiness, believing your needs come after your family's? This is the story of four friends who asked themselves that question and decided they would find the answer by going on annual trips to remote locations that tested their physical capabilities and took them out of their comfort zones. What started as a group of men who don't know how to express themselves, searching for their child-like innocence that was lost during adulthood, becomes a roller coaster ride that takes you through the highs and lows of life. Follow our main protagonist and his three friends on their journey to discover what it means to be a man.
As depicted on the book cover, the guys go to many locations for their man missions, such as New Zealand, Japan, Vietnam, Australia, Fiji, Thailand, South Africa, Korea, and Iceland. The author explores what it means to be a man through the narration of action-packed adventures and emotional confessions. It discusses some important issues concerning parenthood, career, and marriage. It highlighted the challenges and pressures capitalism puts on people and the sacrifices most men make to care for their families. From start to finish, the author had me hooked. Eytan Uliel did a wonderful job of bringing every scene to life with a gripping plot that took me on an emotional journey and vivid descriptions that made me feel like I was experiencing the story along with the main character. It had engaging dialogue that revealed the characters' conflicts, moods, and attitudes.
I had difficulty deciding who my favorite character was between Pamela and the protagonists. I liked how the story was told from the main character's point of view. Although I felt disappointed in him multiple times, I oddly started to sympathize with him. So many men do not get the love, care, and support they need because they want to seem macho. His story shows the issues and the repercussions that can have on a man and his family. But in the end, Pamela is my favorite character. She did not get a lot of screen time, but whenever she did, she was a calm, level-headed, loving person. On the other hand, I did not like Rachel and Alec; they continuously battle for the top spot as the most annoying characters.
I learned much about different cultures, sports, landmarks, cuisine, and many new words. I experienced cultural shock, especially from their trip to Japan. The book has a lot of comedy amid the action, and you may find yourself stuck between laughing and crying. Eytan Uliel's Man Mission exceeded my expectations and was well worth my time. I disliked nothing about this book; I loved every part of it, which is why I rated it 4 out of 4 stars. I did not notice any grammatical errors; the book appeared well-edited.
This book is suitable for people interested in books about adventure, humor, and life lessons, regardless of gender. It is suitable for readers above 16. I would not recommend it to younger readers because, in some scenes, the language used can become excessively vulgar, and there are some sexual situations.
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Man Mission
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What is the meaning of being a man? Does it mean gritting your teeth through anything regardless of how painful it is, burying every fear, anxiety, and sense of unfulfillment behind a mask of happiness, believing your needs come after your family's? This is the story of four friends who asked themselves that question and decided they would find the answer by going on annual trips to remote locations that tested their physical capabilities and took them out of their comfort zones. What started as a group of men who don't know how to express themselves, searching for their child-like innocence that was lost during adulthood, becomes a roller coaster ride that takes you through the highs and lows of life. Follow our main protagonist and his three friends on their journey to discover what it means to be a man.
As depicted on the book cover, the guys go to many locations for their man missions, such as New Zealand, Japan, Vietnam, Australia, Fiji, Thailand, South Africa, Korea, and Iceland. The author explores what it means to be a man through the narration of action-packed adventures and emotional confessions. It discusses some important issues concerning parenthood, career, and marriage. It highlighted the challenges and pressures capitalism puts on people and the sacrifices most men make to care for their families. From start to finish, the author had me hooked. Eytan Uliel did a wonderful job of bringing every scene to life with a gripping plot that took me on an emotional journey and vivid descriptions that made me feel like I was experiencing the story along with the main character. It had engaging dialogue that revealed the characters' conflicts, moods, and attitudes.
I had difficulty deciding who my favorite character was between Pamela and the protagonists. I liked how the story was told from the main character's point of view. Although I felt disappointed in him multiple times, I oddly started to sympathize with him. So many men do not get the love, care, and support they need because they want to seem macho. His story shows the issues and the repercussions that can have on a man and his family. But in the end, Pamela is my favorite character. She did not get a lot of screen time, but whenever she did, she was a calm, level-headed, loving person. On the other hand, I did not like Rachel and Alec; they continuously battle for the top spot as the most annoying characters.
I learned much about different cultures, sports, landmarks, cuisine, and many new words. I experienced cultural shock, especially from their trip to Japan. The book has a lot of comedy amid the action, and you may find yourself stuck between laughing and crying. Eytan Uliel's Man Mission exceeded my expectations and was well worth my time. I disliked nothing about this book; I loved every part of it, which is why I rated it 4 out of 4 stars. I did not notice any grammatical errors; the book appeared well-edited.
This book is suitable for people interested in books about adventure, humor, and life lessons, regardless of gender. It is suitable for readers above 16. I would not recommend it to younger readers because, in some scenes, the language used can become excessively vulgar, and there are some sexual situations.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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