The Beach
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4.5 • 158 Ratings
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- £5.99
Publisher Description
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Beach, a classic story of paradise found - and lost, the book that inspired the major film starring Leonardo DiCaprio
Richard lands in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia. In Thailand, he is given a map promising an unknown island, a secluded beach - and a new way of life. What Richard finds when he gets there is breathtaking: more extraordinary, more frightening than his wildest dreams.
But how long can paradise survive here on Earth? And what lengths will Richard go to in order to save it?
'Fresh, fast-paced, compulsive and clever' Nick Hornby
'A powerful narrative drive, exotic locations that unfold like a corrupt and mysterious flower, and a moody intelligence that holds everything together' J.G. Ballard
'A gripping adventure, and a fascinating jigsaw' The Times
Customer Reviews
For all who dream to travel...
A truly awesome cult classic by Garland. I make a point of reading it every summer and never fail to get lost in its prose. Garland's narrative dazzles, converting us from tourists to travellers and reminding us that something dark always lurks just beyond the shores of paradise...
awesome
read this book at least 4 times. awesome book would definitely recommend it.
An excellent read, spoiled by the intro.
John Niven’s introduction at the start of the book spoils the whole story in the first few pages. Skip it!