Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Four men. Fifteen years. Lots of adventures in exotic places. Simply put, Man Mission. This novel can be seen as the epitome of manhood, a manual of sorts that descriptively answers one of the world's biggest mysteries: what is going on inside a man's mind? When a group of friends ventures into the world for an epic week of traveling and experiencing what it's like to be in charge of your own choices, a new yearly tradition is born. The protagonist of this book comes up with the idea of living life to the fullest once a year. One time when he and his closest friends can put aside their worries and strict routine and just wander into the unknown in hopes of finding some moments of peace. Still, adult life gets in the way sometimes. No amount of life lessons accumulated while traveling the wilds of Africa, biking on the busy streets of Seoul, or kayaking in Fiji could prepare them for real life. A life where feelings change, opportunities wilt and families grow apart. Although adulthood will forever remain uncertain, one thing is for sure: you'll be able to overcome whatever is thrown your way.
Eytan Uliel, the author of Man Mission, provides the readers with a plot based on traveling and new experiences. With the author's comical dialogs and vivid descriptions of the surroundings and the cuisine of each location they'd been to, this book could be described as a humorist encyclopedia. Apart from the humorous content, the novel also emphasizes real-life issues regarding feelings and social interactions. Showing a human at their worst, as well as their pain process, their external and internal battles with their demons, and ultimately their redemption story creates a haven where readers can relate to what the characters are going through. The raw, unforgiving world and the bad decisions mixed together will undoubtedly create a concoction of chaos and self-abandonment. But even in the face of despair, there will always be choices. Whether to give up or keep pushing. This novel shows exactly that: how can someone turn their life around when all hope seems lost?
Reading this book was enjoyable for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, the book was thoroughly edited; therefore, I couldn't find any mistakes, neither in punctuation or grammar. Secondly, it was a heartfelt reading as I was able to connect with the characters, empathizing or sympathizing at times and being eager to see how a certain situation had been dealt with. I find that the idea of writing a book based on one's personal life requires an incredible amount of transparency and self-honesty. Eytan Uliel perfectly depicted that flaws are, after all, what makes us human, and that one's perspective is the key ingredient to maintaining relationships of any nature.
For the aforementioned reasons, I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. The lack of mistakes due to the good editing made the reading fluid and delectable. However, the book contains profane language and, although not graphic, some mature scenes that could be inappropriate for some readers.
I recommend this book to people who are trying to have a fun lecture and people who like to read about traveling and foreign cuisine. I believe readers can experience, even if indirectly, what it takes to plan a trip with friends, how to organize an excursion, and most importantly, how to have fun while doing it.
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Man Mission
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Four men. Fifteen years. Lots of adventures in exotic places. Simply put, Man Mission. This novel can be seen as the epitome of manhood, a manual of sorts that descriptively answers one of the world's biggest mysteries: what is going on inside a man's mind? When a group of friends ventures into the world for an epic week of traveling and experiencing what it's like to be in charge of your own choices, a new yearly tradition is born. The protagonist of this book comes up with the idea of living life to the fullest once a year. One time when he and his closest friends can put aside their worries and strict routine and just wander into the unknown in hopes of finding some moments of peace. Still, adult life gets in the way sometimes. No amount of life lessons accumulated while traveling the wilds of Africa, biking on the busy streets of Seoul, or kayaking in Fiji could prepare them for real life. A life where feelings change, opportunities wilt and families grow apart. Although adulthood will forever remain uncertain, one thing is for sure: you'll be able to overcome whatever is thrown your way.
Eytan Uliel, the author of Man Mission, provides the readers with a plot based on traveling and new experiences. With the author's comical dialogs and vivid descriptions of the surroundings and the cuisine of each location they'd been to, this book could be described as a humorist encyclopedia. Apart from the humorous content, the novel also emphasizes real-life issues regarding feelings and social interactions. Showing a human at their worst, as well as their pain process, their external and internal battles with their demons, and ultimately their redemption story creates a haven where readers can relate to what the characters are going through. The raw, unforgiving world and the bad decisions mixed together will undoubtedly create a concoction of chaos and self-abandonment. But even in the face of despair, there will always be choices. Whether to give up or keep pushing. This novel shows exactly that: how can someone turn their life around when all hope seems lost?
Reading this book was enjoyable for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, the book was thoroughly edited; therefore, I couldn't find any mistakes, neither in punctuation or grammar. Secondly, it was a heartfelt reading as I was able to connect with the characters, empathizing or sympathizing at times and being eager to see how a certain situation had been dealt with. I find that the idea of writing a book based on one's personal life requires an incredible amount of transparency and self-honesty. Eytan Uliel perfectly depicted that flaws are, after all, what makes us human, and that one's perspective is the key ingredient to maintaining relationships of any nature.
For the aforementioned reasons, I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. The lack of mistakes due to the good editing made the reading fluid and delectable. However, the book contains profane language and, although not graphic, some mature scenes that could be inappropriate for some readers.
I recommend this book to people who are trying to have a fun lecture and people who like to read about traveling and foreign cuisine. I believe readers can experience, even if indirectly, what it takes to plan a trip with friends, how to organize an excursion, and most importantly, how to have fun while doing it.
******
Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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