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 follows four men exploring different places in the world while navigating life’s peaks and valleys. It starts from a simple plan of two college friends wanting to experience the world that got buried and forgotten in a pile of adult responsibilities. This changes when a phone call from Sam years later takes them on a hike in New Zealand. From an impulse decision, the two friends founded this life-changing annual tradition. In the subsequent travels, Alec and Daniel came along where the four paddled in raging waters, burnt their skins under the scorching sun, kayaked with all their might in the open ocean, and waited for a sliver of aurora in the cold. But more than chronicling the escapades and obstacles they encountered in their adventure, the book tackles the realities of life—both the harsh and the beautiful—and leaves the readers with unforgettable lessons about relationships, affairs, careers, parenthood, and the different aspects of the prime of life.
The book has several strong points that make every chapter worth the read. Eytan Uliel skillfully captures the heart of the places they visited and forms a connection with the readers through the spectrum of emotions his writing evokes. In every destination, Uliel tells a story about the present experience that echoes their lives at home through flashbacks, mindful reflections, and segues. His writing is honest. The narrator equally highlights the good parts and the bad. We see a glimpse of the inner thoughts of the narrator. We are made aware that the characters are flawed, and although we may disapprove of some of their actions, in a way, we come to understand. Aside from the candid manner of storytelling, the story does not fall short in humor. The dialogues are never uninteresting. The four men exchanged jests even in the most inappropriate times and made their mishaps funny. The snippets of conversations also help in defining the characters. It allows us to tell more about their personalities. Because of this, I would say that the narrator’s voice had more impact. Furthermore, the descriptions of the places added appeal. The words used painted vivid visuals.
The book feels like a breath of fresh air, and there is nothing I dislike about it. I only found one error in punctuation that did not affect my reading experience. Other than that, the book underwent professional editing.
For the above reasons, I rate the book 5 out of 5. Like the travels of the four men in the story, the book is an entertaining escape from the humdrum routine of daily life. The narrator is a fluent storyteller who maintains a good story flow from start to finish.
The book is suitable for people who love to travel or the thought of it. It is also for readers looking for something insightful as it is exciting. Because of mentions of mature matters, I do not recommend this to young readers.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission by Eytan Uliel follows four men exploring different places in the world while navigating life’s peaks and valleys. It starts from a simple plan of two college friends wanting to experience the world that got buried and forgotten in a pile of adult responsibilities. This changes when a phone call from Sam years later takes them on a hike in New Zealand. From an impulse decision, the two friends founded this life-changing annual tradition. In the subsequent travels, Alec and Daniel came along where the four paddled in raging waters, burnt their skins under the scorching sun, kayaked with all their might in the open ocean, and waited for a sliver of aurora in the cold. But more than chronicling the escapades and obstacles they encountered in their adventure, the book tackles the realities of life—both the harsh and the beautiful—and leaves the readers with unforgettable lessons about relationships, affairs, careers, parenthood, and the different aspects of the prime of life.
The book has several strong points that make every chapter worth the read. Eytan Uliel skillfully captures the heart of the places they visited and forms a connection with the readers through the spectrum of emotions his writing evokes. In every destination, Uliel tells a story about the present experience that echoes their lives at home through flashbacks, mindful reflections, and segues. His writing is honest. The narrator equally highlights the good parts and the bad. We see a glimpse of the inner thoughts of the narrator. We are made aware that the characters are flawed, and although we may disapprove of some of their actions, in a way, we come to understand. Aside from the candid manner of storytelling, the story does not fall short in humor. The dialogues are never uninteresting. The four men exchanged jests even in the most inappropriate times and made their mishaps funny. The snippets of conversations also help in defining the characters. It allows us to tell more about their personalities. Because of this, I would say that the narrator’s voice had more impact. Furthermore, the descriptions of the places added appeal. The words used painted vivid visuals.
The book feels like a breath of fresh air, and there is nothing I dislike about it. I only found one error in punctuation that did not affect my reading experience. Other than that, the book underwent professional editing.
For the above reasons, I rate the book 5 out of 5. Like the travels of the four men in the story, the book is an entertaining escape from the humdrum routine of daily life. The narrator is a fluent storyteller who maintains a good story flow from start to finish.
The book is suitable for people who love to travel or the thought of it. It is also for readers looking for something insightful as it is exciting. Because of mentions of mature matters, I do not recommend this to young readers.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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