Review of Man Mission

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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In the book Man Mission by Eytan Uliel, two men set off to New Zealand on a pre-planned adventure. Sometime in their university days, they had agreed to have an annual "boys' trip" called "Man Mission," involving food and outdoor hiking activities, amongst other things. Roughly three years later, they set off on their first hiking trip to the Harper's Pass Trail, where they had a somewhat refreshing and hilarious adventure. With subsequent similar adventures, the group grew to include four friends and a lot of new rules.

This is a great read, to say the least. It really exceeded my expectations. Firstly, the character development was great. I literally fell in love with the protagonists, who happened to be ordinary men with both work-related and relationship challenges, striving to be the very best of themselves. I enjoyed the flow of the conversations between them, as it had a way of drawing the reader into the fold. Not only that, but it also felt as though I was present for every adventure they embarked on, and every other important landmark they experienced, such as marriage, parenthood, and many other things.

The author's choice of words was interlaced with humor and explicitly portrayed the struggles the protagonists faced and how a bit of adrenaline helped them feel manly and, in a way I can't really describe, overcome some of the challenges they faced. One of the lessons I learned from them is that once in a while, you just need to get out of your head and do things differently. And while you're at it, make sure to dream big, as it has a way of bringing your idealistic and realistic principles of life into alignment.

The author was adept in the use of flashbacks to create a background for the characters, and also, the deft usage of bars to differentiate a change in the narration perspective or time is an applaudable feat. He also had a way of interweaving biblical perspectives into the narrative. Furthermore, the use of maps before the commencement of each mission helped to heighten the adventurous thrill of the readers. You can't just help but wonder what these guys are up to.

I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars, as there was nothing that I disliked about it. The book was professionally well edited as I did not notice any errors. I would recommend it to all lovers of adventure. However, it does contain some elements of profanity.

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