The Friend Request [NOOK Book]

Of its time. Really enjoyable

There are some really funny parts in this book. I enjoyed it from start to finish, especially as I'm a Facebook Whore - the same as the lead character. Although the plot isn't ground-breakingly original, it takes the familiar theme to a new level by basing it around Facebook and most peoples' obsession with sharing their info and broadcasting their thoughts. Definitely recommended.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Awful

The idea was interesting but the execution was an epic fail. If I was not distracted by the multitude of typos and grammatical errors, I was trying to figure out how certain parts were remotely relative. If this is what passes for literature today, I will stick with the classics!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

The editing job on this book is absolutely horrible.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

I dare you to put this book down long enough to change your profile status

This book will make you laugh, feel smug, tickle your superiority complex and then have you feeling bashful all in the space of ten pages.

Anyone who has ever been on a social networking site needs to read this if only to see, and laugh at, themselves.

Alex Ford has managed to capture the beguiling way that sites like Facebook play on our narcissistic nature and the dangers that may very well lurk in such vanity.

This fun, yet scarily plausible, read will make you think (if only for a minute) about the consequences that a few seconds vanity might hold.

It has been said before, on Facebook (by me), but Ben Elton had better watch his back. It looks like there's a new writer in town.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

The Friend Request

This new novel by Alex Ford is a brilliant read.
It's thought-provoking,funny,entertaining and topical.
I couldn't put it down.
I highly recommend it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Realistic

Just too long

The story would have been more enjoyable if it was a bit shorter. At times I was hoping it would get to something good already because some parts just dragged on and on.... But great concept, point taken...

Great book, fun to read

I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I figured the plot would be fun, since I think FB is silly, but I also enjoyed the author's style.

VERY GOOD BOOK

Makes u think about your status..... enjoyed the story also

Be careful who you request

A very "real" out look in our social network lives. Do you truly know all if your facebook friends even if you have 1,000 or + friends? All your information is at there in the world wide web for the taking- as well as for the manipulating back- stabing people. Being guilty of the facebook culture- this book gives you a semi realistic outlook on what could happen when your live is out in the open for all.... Do you accept or ignore .

a Good read

I got this book free and it was a good book. It read fast. Makes one wonder about who we accept as friends on facebook.

A definate page turner

I couldn't put it down!

What a great book!

Wow. This book hooked me from the start. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldnt wait to see what happened next. I really enjoyed reading it. As a Facebook junkie, it really does make you think about what you share online.

Well worth the read.

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Good read

I liked this book! It makes you think how easy the whole idea would be. There was only one part in the book that was a bit silly where the bad guy keeps passing gas. No idea what importance it had. Other than that it's a great read...Get it while its free because I'm sure it won't last long! You'll be glad you did :-)

Great story!

The reality of how much personal information we post online, especially to social networking sites, is brought vividly home to the reader of this book. I loved reading this book; it was a really good story. It was also terrifying in a way because if you use social networking sites, you know there is a good chance that this story is being played out in real life more often than we would like to think.

Awesome!

Very good! Makes you think about your own status updates. Fun to read, highly recomend.

Enjoyed the book.

I enjoyed the book. There are many editing mistakes, but I still liked the book.

Easy and enjoyable read. A Worthwhile Read

I downloaded this book to read while on a beach holiday. A nice easy read, entertaining, amusing, topical and with a good amount of drama and intrigue. Believable characters and a good plot

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