Overall rating and opinion of "Man Mission: 4 men, 15 years, 1 epic journey"

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I am really looking forward to read this book! I love stories being narrated "from the road" or describing trips and insights into different cultures. The characters seem to be very reliable which is a big plus.
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I have only sampled the book. But I have found the premise interesting. Mostly, I have found such stories pivoting on a group of ladies. It is refreshing to hear on life issues from the perspective of men.
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I read this book early last year and rated it four stars. The adventures mixed with real life issues blended in so well. According to my understanding, the unnamed protagonist is the author.
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From all the positive feedback on this book, i'm definitely adding it to my library. Thanks!
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This isn't my usual cup of tea but what I liked most was the soul-bearing honesty of the characters. Its intriguing reading this from a man's perspective.
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This book made me want to travel all over the world. I loved all of the adventures and emotions that occurred throughout the book. Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
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Certainly a great read with a mystery element to it! I really liked the premise of close friends having a yearly tradition of meeting up, particularly because I lack such close friends!
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Nerea wrote: 01 Jan 2020, 02:30 I'm currently reading the book. It's an exciting and adventurous story that grips the reader's attention. The story reveals to the reader the answer to the question "Who is a man?" Exploring different cities is the best treat one can offer to him/herself. And the four gentlemen did well to do that albeit the responsibilities they had as employees, husbands, and fathers. Though they suffered injuries on their missions, they didn't give up. This brings up the impression that one should stick to their commitments come what may. Additionally, endurance is the key factor for one to complete a course in life.

I like the diverse culture and beliefs in the book. One belief that amuses me is the Siberian belief that "a real man catches and kills their own food." The characters are funny and interact freely with each other. The reader can feel their bond of love reading through their conversations. The mission rules are hilarious, funny, and thought provoking.

I don't understand why the protagonist is not identified by a unique name. I kept asking myself, Is it a feature in writing? or Is the protagonist the author of the book?

The book will appeal to those who love to travel and explore different region and cities in the world.

I will rate the book after I'm done reading the book.
I, too, felt this lack of having no name for the protagonist. But, maybe this is a tactic to make him more relatable to the readers. Any reader can identify himself with him. I am curious about space travel and think this book will be just right for me. Having read the sample, I am intrigued enough to go reading more. Looking forward to you review.
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This book reaffirmed my belief that men do their best in groups, binding with each other, setting their own unique rules and rituals. It is an interesting introspective that charts these men's adventures over a long period of time, during which they mature as humans, husbands and fathers. Some of the assumptions made are foolish. However, it has some genuine metaphors that paint colorful and imaging pictures. The book tells us about the male ego, mixed with adrenaline, that inevitably drives these men to do "crazy" things. I enjoyed the clear descriptions of the various places they visited and was able to picture them in my mind. One thing I particularly liked was the quotes at the end of each Chapter along with the different Bible verses. As I continued reading, I realized that these fellows did things that most all women I know would never even contemplate. It confirmed for me the phrase/book, "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus". Additionally, there was true real-life humor throughout. It was an enjoyable read.
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I have not completely read this book but it is an interesting book .i give this 3 out of 4 stars.
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Nerea wrote: 01 Jan 2020, 02:30 I'm currently reading the book. It's an exciting and adventurous story that grips the reader's attention. The story reveals to the reader the answer to the question "Who is a man?" Exploring different cities is the best treat one can offer to him/herself. And the four gentlemen did well to do that albeit the responsibilities they had as employees, husbands, and fathers. Though they suffered injuries on their missions, they didn't give up. This brings up the impression that one should stick to their commitments come what may. Additionally, endurance is the key factor for one to complete a course in life.

I like the diverse culture and beliefs in the book. One belief that amuses me is the Siberian belief that "a real man catches and kills their own food." The characters are funny and interact freely with each other. The reader can feel their bond of love reading through their conversations. The mission rules are hilarious, funny, and thought provoking.

I don't understand why the protagonist is not identified by a unique name. I kept asking myself, Is it a feature in writing? or Is the protagonist the author of the book?

The book will appeal to those who love to travel and explore different region and cities in the world.

I will rate the book after I'm done reading the book.
I was on the fence about reading this one, but this description definitely interested me. I'll have to check it out! It's a good side note to keep in mind the protagonist doesn't have a name, so thanks for that comment!
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Ketbax wrote: 04 Mar 2020, 09:52
Nerea wrote: 01 Jan 2020, 02:30 I'm currently reading the book. It's an exciting and adventurous story that grips the reader's attention. The story reveals to the reader the answer to the question "Who is a man?" Exploring different cities is the best treat one can offer to him/herself. And the four gentlemen did well to do that albeit the responsibilities they had as employees, husbands, and fathers. Though they suffered injuries on their missions, they didn't give up. This brings up the impression that one should stick to their commitments come what may. Additionally, endurance is the key factor for one to complete a course in life.

I like the diverse culture and beliefs in the book. One belief that amuses me is the Siberian belief that "a real man catches and kills their own food." The characters are funny and interact freely with each other. The reader can feel their bond of love reading through their conversations. The mission rules are hilarious, funny, and thought provoking.

I don't understand why the protagonist is not identified by a unique name. I kept asking myself, Is it a feature in writing? or Is the protagonist the author of the book?

The book will appeal to those who love to travel and explore different region and cities in the world.

I will rate the book after I'm done reading the book.
I was on the fence about reading this one, but this description definitely interested me. I'll have to check it out! It's a good side note to keep in mind the protagonist doesn't have a name, so thanks for that comment!
You are most welcomed. Enjoy your reading.
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I read this book and I was glued to the story. it has action, friendship and some funny moments. I loved the idea of taking a yearly adventure. I would this book 4 out of 4 stars.
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I am at the third travel for now and I am loving it. I love when a book relates to real life and even more when you can follow the characters for several years and see them evolve. It always bring me back to my life and how time is slowly passing yet so fast at the same time. I'm looking forward to see what's next!
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From the sample pages, I gather that this is a fun book. I really enjoyed reading it and found myself laughing out loud and having to explain to the people around me why I'm laughing at my pc! A huge thumbs up from my side. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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