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Nonfiction · ThoughtfulThe founding of Facebook and the lawsuits that followed
The Accidental Billionaires
by Ben Mezrich
See it on Amazon2009Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Ben Mezrich’s 2009 account of the founding of Facebook, centred on Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin, is a readable, dramatised story that inspired The Social Network.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a thoughtful mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Technology · Friendship · Ambition
Screen adaptation
The Social Network (2010)
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About the author
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