Review of Man Mission

[Ajiboye Olusola George]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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A wonderful story of friendship, travel, adventure, commitment, difficulty, and personal growth, Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a collection of four short stories. This book's plot encapsulates the experiences of the majority of contemporary males. The book talks about how male lives can be characterized by a seemingly irreverent contempt for safety measures, an insatiable need for dangerous pursuits and experiences, and a need to be courageous and powerful in the face of peril. The story of this book teaches us that even in old age, nostalgia may feed the urge to return to brighter times, proving that man's craving for risk and adventure continues through the years. This book unquestionably offers a comprehensive grasp of the choices made by contemporary man and the routes pursued in life.

The book centres around four men who go on an annual, week-long adventure trip starting in their late 20s and continue to do so for fifteen years. During their travels, they stop off in locations like New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, Vietnam, Picchu, and Iceland. They engage in extreme sports such as mountaineering, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and ice climbing while on the road. In addition to getting married and starting jobs, they carry out all the other duties that respectable men are required to complete. But as the challenges of daily life collide with the perfect lifestyles they are supposed to be pursuing, their relationship and the yearly ritual become much more than simply a retreat. They turn into a pillar of strength and a location to seek redemption. How do the guys interact and deal with one another's different attitudes? If times go rough, what will they do for one another?

The narration is very accurate and descriptive; I adore how it brings the scenes to life. I truly love how the author incorporated comedy and pleasure into the story. It is highly enjoyable to see four friends go about their daily lives, break up their patterns by travelling yearly to interesting locations, and do something out of the ordinary. I was particularly captivated by the author's often poetic descriptions of the landscape they journeyed through.

I found this book to be a truly enjoyable read, and I have nothing bad to say about it.

I gave this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed every chapter since the plot was excellent. The book was exceptionally well-edited and error-free. I would recommend this novel to married couples and anybody who likes adventure.

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