This book by Ben Mezrich left me confused about what to believe and what not to. It’s based on accounts from Mark Zuckerberg’s former colleagues, and Mark himself was not involved in its making. So how much can we trust the incidents and thoughts presented by the author?
After reading, I was left with the impression that Facebook is an outcome of betrayal. According to the book, the original idea behind Facebook came from someone else, and Mark betrayed them by developing it without their involvement. But it’s hard to fully believe this version.
Hats off to Mark for the hard work he put into building Facebook. He worked around the clock during its development. The author captures his passion and dedication well. It’s clear that Mark treats Facebook as his own baby.
The book is written in a way that makes the reader feel like they’re watching a drama unfold. (No wonder it inspired the movie The Social Network.) You feel as if all the incidents are happening right before your eyes. It’s very well written — though, at the same time, hard to fully believe the contents.
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