Review of Man Mission

[Carlos Mata Saenz]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fifteen years, four friends, hundreds of people that they will meet, and many histories that they will discover in their journeys. Eytan Uliel brings the story of a man who, with the company of his lifetime friends, will leave his comfort zone once a year to push himself to new limits.
 
Man Mission is a tribute to life, with high and low moments, laughs and tears, projects and disappointments. It’s an open letter of self-awareness, a critic of traditional roles and the classic image of what it means to be a man. But overall, Man Mission is a tribute to friendship and love.
 
This book has been an absolute surprise; I have liked it much more than I expected when I first read the description. I really enjoyed how easy it was to engage with the characters, not only when I agreed with their decisions but also when I didn’t. I found them realistic: every man has an Alec, a Sam and a Daniel in their life, and while reading the book, I could perfectly picture which of my friends would take each of the roles in the book.
 
I liked how the characters develop, affected not only by their lives but also by the time they live in. I enjoyed how the author ensures that, as in real life, one character’s actions will influence those who are around as well.
 
I didn’t particularly appreciate that some sections had completely unnecessary profanities. I understand that the characters are four young men, and it tries to be realistic and show how these groups would communicate. However I feel it crosses the line to, in some moments of the novel, being a bit unpleasant and excessive.
 
I only found a couple of minor typing errors. I enjoyed how the book is designed and edited, especially the beginning and end of each chapter. Because of all the above, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
 
I think this book’s perfect audience is men over 25 years old, as they will easily identify themselves with the characters and their vital experiences. However, it can be perfectly enjoyed by readers of any age, genre, or identity. Because of the use of profanity and some light sexual content, mainly references to sex, I would advise Man Mission for readers of 16 years and older. The book has some references to religious topics, but they are not covered in depth and should not be enough to stop anyone from enjoying it.

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[Ajinja Odire]

I loved the fact that the author portrayed the adventure on the male side of view. This is a great review.