Review of Man Mission

[Stevenmusk]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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The dynamics of friendship have always been a mystery to me. How people could go from strangers to friends and how long-term friends can become family. The Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a perfect example of this scene. These young men, who had been adventurous when they were younger, met in law school and, through a series of events, challenges to their faith, and a passion for travel formed a close bond that endured many hardships, allowed them to grow and develop, and inspired them to be their best selves.

An adventure that started from a simple visit to a food-fair event with a stranger, Sam, who attended the same law school, turned into a solid friendship, a promise, and a tradition. This tradition they made while tasting different dishes during a food fair to travel the world every year and have fun adventures was made out of fun and games as a joke and yielded the best memories. Those events had a cascading impact on the protagonist and the characters Sam, Daniel, and Alec, who formed the Man Mission group and are currently traveling the globe to keep their vow. This mission had a charter, rules, and regulations and was an opportunity for the young men to hang out together and talk about their lives, problems, and mistakes. The author wrote his novel in the first person. Although it includes examples of the four friends' families' lives, it focuses most on the protagonists.

The book spoke about the different places in a very descriptive and imaginative way that makes you understand the scenery and landscape of each area they visited. It also hints about the things to expect in each place, like the sheep and cows they encountered. I also liked the quotes left at the start of each chapter. I found them entertaining. My favorite would be the quote by Henry Ford saying, "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." I also enjoyed the maps in the book. I'm not so sure about their accuracy, but they added a certain thrill.

Although the text flow was inconsistent as the font style kept changing throughout the book, it did not deter my reading experience, and it could be a means of adding context to certain words and statements. The book is simple and entertaining.

I rate the book a four out of four stars as it was exceptionally edited. I recommend it to a mature audience interested in tourism and adventure stories and readers interested in a thrilling story that shines a light on true friendship. I do not recommend this book to younger readers as it contains some profane words.

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[Oyedeji Funmilayo]

Man mission is a book that I will always hold dear to my heart. As you pointed out it is wonderful how strangers turn friends then families. Men have a lot of struggles they don't speak out but as the writer said that is the way the system was programmed. I enjoyed reading through your review, welldone!!!

[Chiamaka Ogadimma]

Now this is a book I would like to read. I would love to read about their adventures around the world. Wonderful review I must say.

[Francis Aderogbin]

I like books that exemplified what a good friendship is. Sam and others, in this book, created a routine which made them to tour the world and enjoy their lives to the fullest. Man mission is a book worth more than 4 stars if possible.

[Moyin Loveth]

Just picked up this book to read, thanks for the summary. I'm already loving the mix of friendship and adventure contained in this book. I hope to enjoy as much as you did.

[Azubike Richard]

Such an excellent review. I particularly enjoyed the author's retelling of the creation narrative. I'll say that compared to the biblical story, it was considerably more thorough and intricate. I particularly appreciated that you also highlighted two of my favorite passages from the book.

[Kyrian007]

I admire this descriptive review. I can tell from your review that this book has an interesting plot. I look forward to reading this adventurous book. Thank you for your review of this book.

[Peace10]

I love books that are described explicitly and with full details. It help to carry the readers along. The author here did a good job of that.

[Precious Oba]

I guess I'd like to see how the author weaves rhis story to mirror the importance of true friendship...

[Okoye Chinonso+]

The friendship of those four guys sure is the definition of true friendship. Although life does a number on us sometimes, we should never forget that there are people out there who are wishing the best for us.

[Destiny Freedom]

I have read this book but didn't enjoy it that much because the story was told from only one character's point of view.

[Oluwabiyi Israel]

Some friendships last a lifetime with just minimal effort and it's a beautiful thing to see. Great review.

[letinay91]

Great review! Yes, I agree with you, the bonds that bind us are a mistery. I really enjoyed the down-to-earth characters and honest confessions we see throughout the book. A very touching and enjoyable read.