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I liked this book, once I got past the fact that it wasn't a funny one. Like many others, I knew Ferguson for his humour and satire, so even with the thriller-esque taglines gracing the cover, it took me awhile to recognize what this novel actually was.
And then I loved this book once I hit the fourth part, Fire. All the disparate pieces came together in a way that both kept me guessing, but also couldn't have happened any other way. It was this last act that made the book and made me realize why ...more
And then I loved this book once I hit the fourth part, Fire. All the disparate pieces came together in a way that both kept me guessing, but also couldn't have happened any other way. It was this last act that made the book and made me realize why ...more
Ever wonder what happens if you answer one of those emails which asks you to send money to a bank account in Nigeria ? This novel tells you what could happen, as well as a fair amount of information about the country and its citizens.
Great story that needs to be made into a movie!
A good book about Nigerian email scams. I feel like I know a little more about Nigeria now and I want to learn more as a result.
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Anna
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