Review of Man Mission

[Ebele Ekelobi]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Man Mission by Eytan Uliel details fifteen years and fifteen journeys undertaken by four best friends. Eytan and his companions establish a pact to go somewhere remote for raw adventure every year, with the adventure consisting of not less than a week-long journey of hiking, kayaking, sailing, and biking across different and extreme parts of the world. What started off merely as a college dream soon became a reality. They set rules and form some on the way, making it more of a tradition than they realized. During their travels, they go ice climbing in Iceland, biking in the rural parts of South Korea, have a stare-down with an elephant in South Africa, watch the sunrise in Machu Picchu, and are helped by drug dealers in New Zealand. As the years roll by and responsibilities arise, they are faced with reality and the many challenges of having their homes and careers. The mission becomes more of a need than a want; it becomes a form of escape to leave their harsh realities and find themselves. In this novel, Eytan chronicles his journey of self-discovery and finding true purpose.
 
I liked how comical the book was. The author added touches of sarcasm and little jokes here and there, which made it all the more entertaining. Tension could be felt through the pages, especially with the many uncomfortable conversations and situations that played out; however, the author always found a way to lift the mood and make the situations light-hearted. Eytan and his best mates were the epitomes of endurance. I often wondered how they would pull through certain situations, but they always did. Their endurance was admirable. Their selflessness towards one another was incredibly inspiring. I admired the blunt honesty the book carried. It felt the most genuine and refreshing to read the characters’ thoughts and deepest desires. There was no masquerading the truth when it came down to it. In Eytan’s self-reflections, I found myself relating to most of his thoughts, making me realize we all need the same things.
 
I didn’t quite appreciate the repetitive use of vulgar language in the book. It felt like no one could say anything without having to swear throughout the entire story, even in situations where it wasn't necessary to do so. Also, I wondered if the author was referring to himself whenever I came across the word “I” or if he was writing from a character’s perspective. It didn’t help that there was no indication of the name of the person to who the “I” referred. I would’ve loved to know if it was a real-life story.
 
I rate this book five out of five stars. Although I didn't like the constant use of profane language, I deeply enjoyed reading this book. It was an exciting reading experience. I found some errors in the book, but not enough to warrant the deduction of a star. I believe it to be professionally edited.
 
I recommend this book to anyone looking for ideas for their next adventure. Being that it is mostly a travel novel, this book offers endless ideas of different places to explore. I also recommend it to anyone having trouble understanding their purpose in life.

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[Prosper2000]

People looking for adventure ideas should definitely check this book out. Eytan Uliel did an amazing job in this book.

[CrossK]

Man mission is a great story. I've read it before end I enjoyed every bit of it. Great job on this brilliant review.

[Kelly Tunstall]

Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a great book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I found it amusing in parts and sad in others. It is a reminder to go out and live while we can. We all belong on this beautiful earth. We should make the most of our time here. Thank you for your review.