Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
Eytan Uliel's Man Mission is undoubtedly one of the best adventure books I have ever read! This book kept me on edge from start to finish, luring me to follow the characters down the rabbit hole of their escapades around the world. Eytan narrates how he and his three best friends make a life-changing decision to take time off to reignite their "manliness." This results in a series of thrilling, death-defying, and sometimes ridiculous adventures.
Man Mission is an intriguing chronicle of friendship, family, purpose, and self-reflection. As each trip comes and goes, Eytan and his comrades have different aspects of their lives unraveled as they are forced to "grow up" and face life's uncertainties. Will these challenges mold them to be better people? Or would they take them down the path to perdition? Grab this book if you're a lover of adrenaline-filled adventures.
There are several positive aspects of the book. Uliel writes in the first person, with simple language garnished with comedic tones that kept me excited as I followed through with the characters' daring adventures. Another outstanding observation is the brilliant rendering of character archetypes for the four main characters. Daniel is the caregiver, Alec the rebel, Sam the outlaw, and Eytan the hero. Furthermore, I was deeply satisfied by the recurring theme of friendship throughout the book; Daniel, Alec, Eytan, and Sam are best friends who stand with each other through thick and thin with unwavering loyalties. The author also does an excellent job with the 'humanization' of menfolk, highlighting how easy it is to drown in the "rat race."
In my opinion, the negative aspects of the book are very few. One noticeable trend is the sidelining of the female characters; Rachel and the "wives" barely had much character development or exposition whatsoever. They're painted to be the exact opposite of their spouses, which is boring and stuck up. Another negative aspect is the fact that the "Man Mission" became a drug for the main characters. It became a way to escape their real lives, as the openly dangerous undertakings give them a "high" similar to intoxication.
The book is most certainly a page-turner for lovers of fiction, action, and adventure, and I'll recommend it for readers twelve years and above. There were no errors in the book; this shows the book was exceptionally well edited. I will rate Man Mission 4 out of 4 stars. This rating is based on not just the brilliant plot execution but the author's ability to guide the reader through a journey of self-reflection.
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