Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a story about four men and their lives. It narrates how they went on fifteen annual trips, called the man missions. During these trips, they plan adventures that challenge how much of a man they are. But unfortunately for them, things were not that easy, neither on their trips nor in their own lives. As the saying goes, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. The Man Mission is not just a mere story of adventures that make their lives interesting. It is about these men overcoming the hurdles of life and rediscovering themselves and the people around them.
The man mission started with just Sam and the narrator. It started as a brief escape from reality. Soon, Daniel and Alec joined them. Once a year, they plan a trip. Each of them learned different things as each year passed by. The man missions were supposed to make them feel like the men they were. And it did. But what exactly were the standards? How does one measure it? Being a grown-up comes with responsibilities. They went from being just boys who wished to travel across the world, to adults with responsibilities, to husbands, and even fathers. The man missions made them feel youthful and bright. But they always had to return to their lives once it was over.
Honestly, I was expecting the book to have a serious plot. Sure, there were life-threatening situations, but the humor the author added was just finger-licking good. It is also my favorite aspect of the book. The four of them doing borderline crazy things in the name of being a "true man" was hilarious to read, not to mention the funny images it created in my mind. Another factor that I liked was the vivid descriptions of the man mission's destinations. The author not only explained their adventures but also included the culture and customs in each of these places. The plot explored heartwarming themes such as love, friendship, and family.
Alec was the neanderthal guy who was the life of the party. There simply wasn't anything manly that he didn't know about. Sam is the stubborn, independent, macho man of the group. He tackled challenges head-on. Daniel was a wise organiser who thought thrice about everything. And finally, the narrator, the lad who tried extremely hard to keep up with the manly standards his companions followed. He was also the proud owner of the pink bracelet (the pink bracelet belonged to the one who whined the most). Name a danger, and he’s been through it. The characters are the gems of the plot. There was never a dull moment.
Something else I noticed about the plot was the way it was structured. There are fifteen chapters, each an adventure. While the man mission is in progress, flashbacks are brought in between. Snippets of their lives were used to break the adventures from being continuous throughout a chapter. It helped to keep my attention on the plot without being bored. There is nothing I disliked about the book.
I would like to rate Man Mission by Eytan Uliel four out of four stars. I couldn't find any reason to reduce a star, hence the perfect rating. Out of the four stars, one star is exclusively for the humor in the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book is exceptionally well edited. I recommend this book to those who like to read about travel and adventures. The book not only offers exciting adventures but also relatable characters that present life the way it is.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a story about four men and their lives. It narrates how they went on fifteen annual trips, called the man missions. During these trips, they plan adventures that challenge how much of a man they are. But unfortunately for them, things were not that easy, neither on their trips nor in their own lives. As the saying goes, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. The Man Mission is not just a mere story of adventures that make their lives interesting. It is about these men overcoming the hurdles of life and rediscovering themselves and the people around them.
The man mission started with just Sam and the narrator. It started as a brief escape from reality. Soon, Daniel and Alec joined them. Once a year, they plan a trip. Each of them learned different things as each year passed by. The man missions were supposed to make them feel like the men they were. And it did. But what exactly were the standards? How does one measure it? Being a grown-up comes with responsibilities. They went from being just boys who wished to travel across the world, to adults with responsibilities, to husbands, and even fathers. The man missions made them feel youthful and bright. But they always had to return to their lives once it was over.
Honestly, I was expecting the book to have a serious plot. Sure, there were life-threatening situations, but the humor the author added was just finger-licking good. It is also my favorite aspect of the book. The four of them doing borderline crazy things in the name of being a "true man" was hilarious to read, not to mention the funny images it created in my mind. Another factor that I liked was the vivid descriptions of the man mission's destinations. The author not only explained their adventures but also included the culture and customs in each of these places. The plot explored heartwarming themes such as love, friendship, and family.
Alec was the neanderthal guy who was the life of the party. There simply wasn't anything manly that he didn't know about. Sam is the stubborn, independent, macho man of the group. He tackled challenges head-on. Daniel was a wise organiser who thought thrice about everything. And finally, the narrator, the lad who tried extremely hard to keep up with the manly standards his companions followed. He was also the proud owner of the pink bracelet (the pink bracelet belonged to the one who whined the most). Name a danger, and he’s been through it. The characters are the gems of the plot. There was never a dull moment.
Something else I noticed about the plot was the way it was structured. There are fifteen chapters, each an adventure. While the man mission is in progress, flashbacks are brought in between. Snippets of their lives were used to break the adventures from being continuous throughout a chapter. It helped to keep my attention on the plot without being bored. There is nothing I disliked about the book.
I would like to rate Man Mission by Eytan Uliel four out of four stars. I couldn't find any reason to reduce a star, hence the perfect rating. Out of the four stars, one star is exclusively for the humor in the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book is exceptionally well edited. I recommend this book to those who like to read about travel and adventures. The book not only offers exciting adventures but also relatable characters that present life the way it is.
******
Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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