Review of Man Mission

[Jayne Peters]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Eytan Uliel's Man Mission is a book that captures an immensely thrilling voyage. Four close pals appear in it over fifteen years. The narrative centers on Sam, Alec, Daniel, and an anonymous narrator who is assumed to be the author as they team up to complete amazing "traditionally masculine" feats.

The book's premise appears to be very simple, and we are engrossed in the narrative from the very first sentence. It is intriguing and piques our interest in learning more about the narrator's peculiar goal. The Man Missions begin in New Zealand with one friend and travel to numerous other exotic locations, including Japan and parts of Australia. The four buddies engage in a variety of pursuits, including trekking, cycling, and kayaking. These missions are all filled with exciting, heart-pounding tales of adventure.

Even though they are the most crucial part, the book focuses more on only those man missions. I found it interesting to read about the history of the missions' founding because it provided a nostalgic glimpse into the inspiration for the book. The author's personal experiences, such as retaining connections, integrating his significant other into his social group, being unsure about changing employment, and more, are interlaced throughout the novel. There is a stronger connection between the author and the reader because many readers will be able to relate to these occurrences.

A wonderful job was done by the author in engrossing the reader in the story. At the start of each chapter, there is a map with amusing doodles that gives us a preview of what is to come. Every part's opening line had a scene from the Man Mission's center, which served as a straightforward but powerful hook to draw the reader in.

Sincerely, I was unable to detect any issues with this book. The writing is funny, and the editing is exceptional, with no grammar errors. It seems as though we are experiencing the author's experiences right along with him, thanks to how he has written about them. I also liked how he did not hold back when discussing his shortcomings on the trip and how he overcame them.

I'd give Man Mission a score of 5 out of 5 stars. I would suggest it to all the young guys as well as everyone searching for a lighthearted, enjoyable read. It kept me smiling the entire time I read it, and you will too.

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Man Mission
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