Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Two young men decide to go on an adventure as they had always dreamed of in college. Soon, they are joined by their other two friends. This vacation morphs into a yearly tradition that lasts for fifteen years. They create the "Man Mission Charter" and travel around the world for fun and “manly” adventures. They travel to many countries, hiking, cycling, and kayaking. However, their travels are more than just vacations. They turn out to be their only way of escaping the difficulties of adulthood. They discover they have not been searching for adventures all along but for the true meaning of manhood and life. Their lives, marriages, and businesses have been stormy. They need to rediscover their self-confidence and purpose, reflect on their lives, and heal as they enjoy the beauty of nature.
Eytan Uliel’s Man Mission is a well-written novel that raises some cogent questions about the stereotype built around the male gender. It is one of the very few novels that try to explain the vulnerability and the reality of the male gender as opposed to social constructs. The struggles of the four friends—Eytan, Sam, Daniel, and Alec—represent the challenges a typical male faces in a world where men that express their emotions are usually considered weak and unmanly. From the book, the reader sees how much is expected of men and how much they sacrifice to make others—their children, wife, parents—safe and comfortable.
The narrative is very descriptive and entertaining. The descriptions are so vivid that I felt like I was with the characters. The book is divided into three parts that represent the marital, psychological, emotional, physical, and financial stages the protagonist is passing through. The plot is good, even though it is episodic. The author flows back into the past every time with the use of flashbacks and relates past events to the present. This gives the reader much insight into the characters’ pasts and helps them understand their current situation. The book is exceptionally well edited.
The only problem I had with the book while reading was formatting. I had to zoom in on half of the book to be able to read it. And even with that, the pages became blurry. I did not enjoy it as much as I would have if it was well formatted. (I read the EPUB version.)
Nevertheless, the formatting problem was nothing compared to how much I enjoyed the book. Therefore, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. It was worth reading.
I recommend this book to all who enjoy reading travelogues and adventure stories. They would like the vivid descriptions and activities of the characters. Also, I recommend it to all those, men especially, struggling to find some meaning in life. This book may inspire them to do some self-reflection. The book contains drug use, profanities, and adult scenes; it is, therefore, suitable for only mature readers.
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Man Mission
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Two young men decide to go on an adventure as they had always dreamed of in college. Soon, they are joined by their other two friends. This vacation morphs into a yearly tradition that lasts for fifteen years. They create the "Man Mission Charter" and travel around the world for fun and “manly” adventures. They travel to many countries, hiking, cycling, and kayaking. However, their travels are more than just vacations. They turn out to be their only way of escaping the difficulties of adulthood. They discover they have not been searching for adventures all along but for the true meaning of manhood and life. Their lives, marriages, and businesses have been stormy. They need to rediscover their self-confidence and purpose, reflect on their lives, and heal as they enjoy the beauty of nature.
Eytan Uliel’s Man Mission is a well-written novel that raises some cogent questions about the stereotype built around the male gender. It is one of the very few novels that try to explain the vulnerability and the reality of the male gender as opposed to social constructs. The struggles of the four friends—Eytan, Sam, Daniel, and Alec—represent the challenges a typical male faces in a world where men that express their emotions are usually considered weak and unmanly. From the book, the reader sees how much is expected of men and how much they sacrifice to make others—their children, wife, parents—safe and comfortable.
The narrative is very descriptive and entertaining. The descriptions are so vivid that I felt like I was with the characters. The book is divided into three parts that represent the marital, psychological, emotional, physical, and financial stages the protagonist is passing through. The plot is good, even though it is episodic. The author flows back into the past every time with the use of flashbacks and relates past events to the present. This gives the reader much insight into the characters’ pasts and helps them understand their current situation. The book is exceptionally well edited.
The only problem I had with the book while reading was formatting. I had to zoom in on half of the book to be able to read it. And even with that, the pages became blurry. I did not enjoy it as much as I would have if it was well formatted. (I read the EPUB version.)
Nevertheless, the formatting problem was nothing compared to how much I enjoyed the book. Therefore, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. It was worth reading.
I recommend this book to all who enjoy reading travelogues and adventure stories. They would like the vivid descriptions and activities of the characters. Also, I recommend it to all those, men especially, struggling to find some meaning in life. This book may inspire them to do some self-reflection. The book contains drug use, profanities, and adult scenes; it is, therefore, suitable for only mature readers.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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