Fourteen-year-old Alex Gray wakes up one morning to discover he's not in his own bedroom. More surprising is that he doesn't recognize his hands, or his legs... When he looks in the mirror he gets the shock of his life! How is it possible that Alex has become another boy – a boy who everyone calls Philip? And how have six whole months passed overnight? A riveting psychological thriller by a brilliant new voice in children's books.
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Bedford's taut style and psychological insight make Flip a gripping thriller. --The Times
It s a well-worn cliché that teenagers sometimes feel they're in someone else's body, and Bedford has followed this idea to its logical conclusion in his tale of a lad called Alex, who ends up in the body of a boy called Flip, whose parents give new meaning to the phrase dysfunctional family. It's an unusual idea and Bedford, a former sub-editor with The Oxford Times who has five adult novels under his belt, has executed it with consummate skill in his first book for young adults. --The Oxford Times
...a brilliant, engrossing, thought provoking, psychological thriller that was impossible to put down. The key to the novel's ability to enthral lies in the way in which the author has somehow managed to identify the teenage psyche and capture the voice of one with shocking realism. --www.thebookbag.co.uk
It s a well-worn cliché that teenagers sometimes feel they're in someone else's body, and Bedford has followed this idea to its logical conclusion in his tale of a lad called Alex, who ends up in the body of a boy called Flip, whose parents give new meaning to the phrase dysfunctional family. It's an unusual idea and Bedford, a former sub-editor with The Oxford Times who has five adult novels under his belt, has executed it with consummate skill in his first book for young adults. --The Oxford Times
...a brilliant, engrossing, thought provoking, psychological thriller that was impossible to put down. The key to the novel's ability to enthral lies in the way in which the author has somehow managed to identify the teenage psyche and capture the voice of one with shocking realism. --www.thebookbag.co.uk
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Ever wake up in someone else's body?
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Fiction_Fan
Format:Paperback
I was really excited when I was asked if I wanted to review this book. The idea of being in someone else's body was a fascinating idea and although this kind of thing has been done before e.g. Freaky Friday but I had a feeling that this one was going to be really different.
The beginning of this book was amazing. I was thrown right in the middle of the story and was hooked from the first page. Waking up in a different body without even realising what is going on to begin with must be completely terrifying and I would have no idea how I would react if it were me in that position. I though Alex dealt with the situation quite rationally and in somewhat of a calm manner for the most part, considering what he was experiencing anyway.
The characterisation in this book was amazing. Very slowly, the mannerisms and traits of each person, Alex and Flip seep through. I loved how I was able to get to know each person at the same time and to be able to distinguish the differences between the two. Although Alex's mind is in the foreground, he has to live Flip's life, which is where it becomes possible to learn about him. Alex does his best to stay true to himself but he also has a hard time when it comes to not enjoying life as someone else.
On becoming Flip, Alex has to form brand new relationships and friendships with people he hasn't even met before now and I can only imagine how hard that must have been. Everyone around him already think they know him so Alex has to try his hardest to be the person they all think he is. I really enjoyed watching Alex try to cope in this situation and watching how much of himself, and not Flip he actually let through for other people to see.
The aspect of psychic evacuations was the most interesting part of Flip.... Read more ›
The beginning of this book was amazing. I was thrown right in the middle of the story and was hooked from the first page. Waking up in a different body without even realising what is going on to begin with must be completely terrifying and I would have no idea how I would react if it were me in that position. I though Alex dealt with the situation quite rationally and in somewhat of a calm manner for the most part, considering what he was experiencing anyway.
The characterisation in this book was amazing. Very slowly, the mannerisms and traits of each person, Alex and Flip seep through. I loved how I was able to get to know each person at the same time and to be able to distinguish the differences between the two. Although Alex's mind is in the foreground, he has to live Flip's life, which is where it becomes possible to learn about him. Alex does his best to stay true to himself but he also has a hard time when it comes to not enjoying life as someone else.
On becoming Flip, Alex has to form brand new relationships and friendships with people he hasn't even met before now and I can only imagine how hard that must have been. Everyone around him already think they know him so Alex has to try his hardest to be the person they all think he is. I really enjoyed watching Alex try to cope in this situation and watching how much of himself, and not Flip he actually let through for other people to see.
The aspect of psychic evacuations was the most interesting part of Flip.... Read more ›
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Natsplatt
Format:Paperback
When 14 year old Alex wakes up in a strange house, surrounded by people he's never met before, but who appear to know him, he's confused, but when he looks in the mirror and sees he's not even in his own body, he's terrified!
The body swap genre is nothing new, especially in movies, but in Flip, Martyn Bedford explores this in a way that's wholly new and original.
As we follow Alex's journey through the trials of trying to "be" a person he's never met, into his discovery of why and how he is there, you really get to know both Alex and Flip in a completely unique way.
Alex's loss, pain and disorientation are palpable throughout the story, and you travel with him through his quest to regain his self.
I was completely hooked on Alex's story from the start, and couldn't put it down, reading well into the early hours to find out what would happen to Alex and Flip.
There are also plenty of discussion points here, from how it is that Alex has become Flip; to the questions of what constitutes a soul, and what is it that truly defines who you really are.
Overall, a fantastic read, and whilst aimed at young adults, I shall be recommending for both adults and teens.
The body swap genre is nothing new, especially in movies, but in Flip, Martyn Bedford explores this in a way that's wholly new and original.
As we follow Alex's journey through the trials of trying to "be" a person he's never met, into his discovery of why and how he is there, you really get to know both Alex and Flip in a completely unique way.
Alex's loss, pain and disorientation are palpable throughout the story, and you travel with him through his quest to regain his self.
I was completely hooked on Alex's story from the start, and couldn't put it down, reading well into the early hours to find out what would happen to Alex and Flip.
There are also plenty of discussion points here, from how it is that Alex has become Flip; to the questions of what constitutes a soul, and what is it that truly defines who you really are.
Overall, a fantastic read, and whilst aimed at young adults, I shall be recommending for both adults and teens.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jodzie
Format:Paperback
4.5/5
**I do talk a little bit about what the characters are like, l don't see this as a spoiler but would like to warn anyone who hasn't' read this book yet. The paragraph is labelled with stars**
As soon as l heard about this book l just had to start it. It may sound strange but l have often thought what it would be like to wake up one morning and be someone else. How scary it would be not knowing the things you should know but also how interesting it would be to see how different families can be. Because l have thought about this before l had my own thoughts on how this would be so l expected a lot from this book.
Martyn, the author, did not let me down.
** I loved how Martyn made them so they were the same age but also very different. I think if they would have been the same sort of people with the same personalities and who act the same this book could have been a lot less interesting. Because they are so different and their traits were revealed slowly, l was quickly engrossed and very interested to see how Martyn played it out. Also because their families were very different, in many ways, how Alex reacted to this alongside the surprise of finding himself in someone else's body made for a great plot, especially how his own personality came into play. **
I felt everything went at a good speed with this book, and it wasn't unrealistic at all. Alex discovered things at just the right time so this book never became boring and as l discovered more l was actually left wondering and questioning more than before.
What l loved most about `Flip' is how, throughout the whole book, l had no idea what was going to happen next and never guessed how it was going to end.... Read more ›
**I do talk a little bit about what the characters are like, l don't see this as a spoiler but would like to warn anyone who hasn't' read this book yet. The paragraph is labelled with stars**
As soon as l heard about this book l just had to start it. It may sound strange but l have often thought what it would be like to wake up one morning and be someone else. How scary it would be not knowing the things you should know but also how interesting it would be to see how different families can be. Because l have thought about this before l had my own thoughts on how this would be so l expected a lot from this book.
Martyn, the author, did not let me down.
** I loved how Martyn made them so they were the same age but also very different. I think if they would have been the same sort of people with the same personalities and who act the same this book could have been a lot less interesting. Because they are so different and their traits were revealed slowly, l was quickly engrossed and very interested to see how Martyn played it out. Also because their families were very different, in many ways, how Alex reacted to this alongside the surprise of finding himself in someone else's body made for a great plot, especially how his own personality came into play. **
I felt everything went at a good speed with this book, and it wasn't unrealistic at all. Alex discovered things at just the right time so this book never became boring and as l discovered more l was actually left wondering and questioning more than before.
What l loved most about `Flip' is how, throughout the whole book, l had no idea what was going to happen next and never guessed how it was going to end.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
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Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book because it was so different from anything else YA I have read recently
Flip follows the story of Alex a young boy who has woken up inside of Philip "Flip" body. The idea was really creepy and a bit strange to get your head around to start with! I loved seeing how Alex reacted to waking up in someone else's body and how he went about dealing with the situation he was in. It was fascinating seeing him fit into someone else's life and having to deal with how different everything was for him as Flip on a day to day basis.
I don't want to go into too much detail about the book because I don't know how to tell you about it in detail without giving away to much but I will say that the story twists and turns nicely as the book progresses. I liked both Alex and the other characters he is introduced to as the story goes along. For me one of the most fascinating characters was Rob - another person who has woken up in a different body, and seeing how how the relationship between him and Flip progresses as the story goes along. I liked the conversations they had and how they viewed their situations in differing ways (I did actually worry that he would turn out to be creepy and evil - I'd like to see what other people think of him as a character.
The final outcome of the book was good and rounds off the story in a nice neat finish. I liked how it brought up questions about the preciousness of life and the importance of living your life to the full and appreciating what you have while you have it. All in all a fab debut!
Flip follows the story of Alex a young boy who has woken up inside of Philip "Flip" body. The idea was really creepy and a bit strange to get your head around to start with! I loved seeing how Alex reacted to waking up in someone else's body and how he went about dealing with the situation he was in. It was fascinating seeing him fit into someone else's life and having to deal with how different everything was for him as Flip on a day to day basis.
I don't want to go into too much detail about the book because I don't know how to tell you about it in detail without giving away to much but I will say that the story twists and turns nicely as the book progresses. I liked both Alex and the other characters he is introduced to as the story goes along. For me one of the most fascinating characters was Rob - another person who has woken up in a different body, and seeing how how the relationship between him and Flip progresses as the story goes along. I liked the conversations they had and how they viewed their situations in differing ways (I did actually worry that he would turn out to be creepy and evil - I'd like to see what other people think of him as a character.
The final outcome of the book was good and rounds off the story in a nice neat finish. I liked how it brought up questions about the preciousness of life and the importance of living your life to the full and appreciating what you have while you have it. All in all a fab debut!
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Rubbish
This story is wired boring and strangely scary. For a start it is a shame that we did not really find out what happened to Flip while Alex was living in his body actually i cant be... Read more
Published 4 months ago by deborah scholtz
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Make a wish...
How many times as a teenager did you wish you were the popular kid in school, the one everyone flocked to? Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bea Turvey
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Unputdownable!
I've got two daughters age 10 and 12, both of whom devoured this book. They were so impressed I thought I would read it as well, to see what had so caught them. Read more
Published 8 months ago by P. Whitaker
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great start
Flip is a great idea and I devoured it. It made me think in a different way and the main character was strong. Read more
Published 11 months ago by What The Dickens
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Flip
Great story and very well told
Well written and told very different story from your average
I really had a great time reading this. Buy it and enjoy it too
Well written and told very different story from your average
I really had a great time reading this. Buy it and enjoy it too
Published 13 months ago by gerald carter
4.0 out of 5 stars
An attention-grabber from the start!
After having this book as a 'recommended book' from amazon, i was very excited to get stuck in reading it-plus the story line looked very interesting! Read more
Published 15 months ago by amyleann
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Flip by Martyn Bedford
Flip is a tremendous teens book that will be enjoyed by all who read it despite their age. Well written, original and entertaining - a very special book.
Published 16 months ago by njathompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely brilliant!
So so brilliant! Completely envious of this authors writing skills. The story was so believable, it left you feeling as though you didn't want to leave the characters when you... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Cloud
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant idea
Martyn Bedford's original novel Flip is about a boy named Alex who wakes up in unfamiliar surroundings in a boy named Philip's body, who has the same birthday as him and was born... Read more
Published 19 months ago by R Connor
4.0 out of 5 stars
The male version of "Freaky friday". But awesome-er.
Great book. A dodgy subject, since its such a common theme used amongst books and movies, but the author handles it really well, and gives the situation an interesting twist. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Britishwotsit
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