How to word this??? (i need to use more characters...)?

Question

ok for example:

It was similar to my friend's, bob, book.

i want to say the book was similar to bob's but also want to say my friend. So how do i word it?

Answer 1

the books is similar to the book my friend, bob, has.

Answer 2

It was similar to my friend Bob's book.

Answer 3

My friend, Bob, has a book that is very similar to mine.

Answer 4

My friend, Bob, has a similar book.

Answer 5

It was similar to my friend Bobs book