Description
A young traveler in Bangkok stumbles upon a cryptic map promising a hidden paradise, a legendary untouched lagoon known only as "the Beach." Driven by a desire for an authentic experience beyond the tourist trail, he embarks on a perilous journey with a French couple to find this secluded Eden. What they discover is a place of breathtaking beauty, a communal utopia seemingly free from the modern world's burdens. However, as they integrate into this idyllic society, unsettling truths and dangerous undercurrents begin to surface, challenging their perception of paradise and the very nature of escape.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Feb 1, 1998
449 pages
ISBN: 9781573226523
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 1997
448 pages
ISBN: 9780140258417
paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 1996
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Details
First Published
1996
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Beach by Alex Garland.