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The Beach

byAlex Garland

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

Language

en

Published on

07/07/2016

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780241976562

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