Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is more than just a men-day-out adventure story. It is an honest tale of a man cruising through life, dealing with its complexities, but forever holding the heart of youth. A lively narrative encompasses each part of the story and corresponds to a relative stage in every man’s life.
A man decides to undertake an intense excursion every year with his male friends in a bid for them to relive their youth and get some well-deserved respite from family and work. This is the man mission, involving long treks in New Zealand, sweaty bicycle rides in Japan, and perilous kayaking in Australia. The first year, our man abandons his Harper's Pass trek in New Zealand's South Island. It earns him the title of ‘sissiest’ of the group. He tries to redeem himself by including adrenaline-charged trips in the plans, and future man missions get more hectic year after year. But life still goes on, and his life gets more frantic too. Read more to find out what happens to our whiny but lovable character.
This book maintains a lively, energetic tone, making for a thrilling read that captures the reader’s attention. The simple language delivers the story sincerely and compellingly, directly to the heart. Because of how expertly they are introduced and integrated into the plot, key characters like the protagonist’s best pals are hard to forget. Even though the story is told from one man's point of view, with most of the action and dialogue taking place during man missions, we eventually get to know everyone's hearts just as well as the protagonists'.
A natural dose of comedy avails itself as you go through the book. It is not forced, as it should be, and makes for a riveting laugh when you stumble upon it. Humour strewn into the dialogue largely contributes to the story’s appeal. But it isn’t all fun and laughter; sharp criticism emerges when the situation calls for it, mainly when our protagonist acts like a spoilt brat. Sometimes, it’s only sarcasm that drives common sense into the men’s hard skulls and ends up saving their lives before a dangerous expedition. After all, man missions are about real talk and honest work.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. In my opinion, Eytan Uliel's Man Mission is one of the most fascinating and enjoyable books I have ever read. You can go through it without growing weary of the prose because it maintains these features without ever getting monotonous. I certainly did. Additionally, the book is exceptionally well edited with no grammar mistakes, which makes it a pleasure to read. I did not find any negative points about this book.
Men of all ages looking for stories that reflect their experiences should read this narrative. If you are young, you may learn about important life decisions you have yet to make. On the other hand, older people would find it amusing how much of their own lives are reflected in the story. I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to understand how most men go through life.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is more than just a men-day-out adventure story. It is an honest tale of a man cruising through life, dealing with its complexities, but forever holding the heart of youth. A lively narrative encompasses each part of the story and corresponds to a relative stage in every man’s life.
A man decides to undertake an intense excursion every year with his male friends in a bid for them to relive their youth and get some well-deserved respite from family and work. This is the man mission, involving long treks in New Zealand, sweaty bicycle rides in Japan, and perilous kayaking in Australia. The first year, our man abandons his Harper's Pass trek in New Zealand's South Island. It earns him the title of ‘sissiest’ of the group. He tries to redeem himself by including adrenaline-charged trips in the plans, and future man missions get more hectic year after year. But life still goes on, and his life gets more frantic too. Read more to find out what happens to our whiny but lovable character.
This book maintains a lively, energetic tone, making for a thrilling read that captures the reader’s attention. The simple language delivers the story sincerely and compellingly, directly to the heart. Because of how expertly they are introduced and integrated into the plot, key characters like the protagonist’s best pals are hard to forget. Even though the story is told from one man's point of view, with most of the action and dialogue taking place during man missions, we eventually get to know everyone's hearts just as well as the protagonists'.
A natural dose of comedy avails itself as you go through the book. It is not forced, as it should be, and makes for a riveting laugh when you stumble upon it. Humour strewn into the dialogue largely contributes to the story’s appeal. But it isn’t all fun and laughter; sharp criticism emerges when the situation calls for it, mainly when our protagonist acts like a spoilt brat. Sometimes, it’s only sarcasm that drives common sense into the men’s hard skulls and ends up saving their lives before a dangerous expedition. After all, man missions are about real talk and honest work.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. In my opinion, Eytan Uliel's Man Mission is one of the most fascinating and enjoyable books I have ever read. You can go through it without growing weary of the prose because it maintains these features without ever getting monotonous. I certainly did. Additionally, the book is exceptionally well edited with no grammar mistakes, which makes it a pleasure to read. I did not find any negative points about this book.
Men of all ages looking for stories that reflect their experiences should read this narrative. If you are young, you may learn about important life decisions you have yet to make. On the other hand, older people would find it amusing how much of their own lives are reflected in the story. I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to understand how most men go through life.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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