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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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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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. This is something that I hadn't even heard of before but it is clear that the author put in a lot of research into it. The idea that this had happened to many other people before was fascinating and I was glad to see someone else with this brought into the story. Once this had been explained a little bit, I wanted to know more about what it involved and who else this had happened to.
Flip is a fantastic body swap book but with a huge twist that I have never seen done before. Bedford's language and descriptions draw you in and make you feel like you are right there next to Alex, experiencing everything that he is. An amazing book and a must read!
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. This is something that I hadn't even heard of before but it is clear that the author put in a lot of research into it. The idea that this had happened to many other people before was fascinating and I was glad to see someone else with this brought into the story. Once this had been explained a little bit, I wanted to know more about what it involved and who else this had happened to.
Flip is a fantastic body swap book but with a huge twist that I have never seen done before. Bedford's language and descriptions draw you in and make you feel like you are right there next to Alex, experiencing everything that he is. An amazing book and a must read!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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. This isn't the traditional "body-swapp" theme, like seen in the movie "freaky friday". This book is a lot more thought provoking, and maybe even slightly disturbing.
On a side note, i think some characters weren't given enough spot light. That is my one bad thought. Otherwise, great simplistic writing, simple, yet greatly put story, told well, and slightly more believable than the blurb implies.
FIVE STARS. This is going on my "books to be remembered" shelf. I don't mean on goodreads either. I literally have a high-honour shelf in my bedroom where i put all my favourite books. This book is going to live there. ;)
On a side note, i think some characters weren't given enough spot light. That is my one bad thought. Otherwise, great simplistic writing, simple, yet greatly put story, told well, and slightly more believable than the blurb implies.
FIVE STARS. This is going on my "books to be remembered" shelf. I don't mean on goodreads either. I literally have a high-honour shelf in my bedroom where i put all my favourite books. This book is going to live there. ;)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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.
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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 14 days ago by gerald carter
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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 3 months ago by njathompson
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 4 months ago by Cloud
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 6 months ago by R Connor
Great book for all ages!
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. 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. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jodzie
thought-provoking read (for an adult too!)
I downloaded this for my Kindle at the beginning of May after browsing in Amazon's Kindle store.
While there are quite a few movies that deal with `body swapping' I had... Read more
While there are quite a few movies that deal with `body swapping' I had... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Shazjera
nice idea
I really enjoyed this book because it was so different from anything else YA I have read recently
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Published 12 months ago by Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
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Published 12 months ago by Sarah Gibson
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Flip is a page turner!I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in almost one sitting.
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