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The Beach [Paperback]

Alex Garland (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (583 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Attempted Utopia Sep 4 2012
By Capital
Format:Paperback
There is something about ‘attempted’ utopia stories that best reveal what animals we human beings are. When you strip away the laws and rules of society what do we become? But the level of intrigue in this book goes beyond how close human beings can get to creating ‘paradise’. If you are a young adult who has gone ‘traveling’ or plans to this story should have a place on your bookshelf. The story propels the reader. It is believable in a way that only the best fiction can be. Garland seems to have a good sense of when the reader is getting comfortable on ‘the beach’ and knows the best ways to keep the reader entertained. Anyone who has ever overstayed a vacation will be able to identify with this book. As well as anyone who despite best intentions and strong ideals has been s**t on by things beyond their control... so pretty much everyone.The Beach is about losing innocence and recognizing that human beings when pushed to their limit can become selfish creatures. Check out my first published work Defenseless
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5.0 out of 5 stars the beach! July 31 2012
By stephm
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is perfect for those who love the taste of adventure. Even if you've seen the movie, the book gives you a glimpse of things that failed to be highlighted in the theatrical version.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not the best ending... Mar 11 2011
By Robyn J Chapman
Format:Paperback
I loved this book from start to almost finish. I found it a lot better than the movie. Having seen the movie before reading the book, I enjoyed that it gave me something extra to visualize whenever the island was described in the book. The book went downhill after page 424 when the drug lords make their threats and the group subsequently turns on the main character in some sort of drugged frenzy. I thought that was a little overdone... I would have liked too if the epilogue hadn't been so rushed. Otherwise, the book was great. A very smooth read that kept me consistantly entertained.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Beach by Alex Garland
This book is great wether you are just looking for a good story or something with a little more substance. It won me over with a beautiful, deeper message. Read more
Published on July 5 2010 by Miki Lea
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Great read, I enjoyed it. I never really considered reading the book after watching the movie two or three times over the years. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2010 by Beer and Nachos
2.0 out of 5 stars MISSING 30 PAGES/BUT AMAZING LITERATURE!!
This book was by far the most amazing book i read. intriguing and well written. Only problem was the book i ordered of here was missing 33 pages! Read more
Published on Jun 22 2009 by S. Hamer
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss It!
The Beach is Alex Garland's amazing first novel. Visionary and disturbing, this book is a must read. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2005 by Lori Squires
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss It!
The Beach is Alex Garland's amazing first novel. Visionary and disturbing, this book is a must read. Read more
Published on May 10 2005 by Lori Squires
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent novel
I was highly suspicious of reading The Beach, having heard of it being 'a great film with De Caprio in it'. Read more
Published on July 7 2004 by Laurence Doyle
1.0 out of 5 stars JUST PLAIN BAD
This is without a doubt one of the most boring books I have ever read. I only kept reading it because I thought it would get interesting at some point. It never did. Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by Jorge F. M
5.0 out of 5 stars the Bible for Backpackers
Thousands of people every year throw all of their earthly possessions into a dirty backpack and hop onto a plane to end up in some magical destination where they can forget all of... Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004 by The archduke
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and interesting novel.
I had chosen this novel for a school project with some early scepticism. After reading only a few dozen pages I was hooked. Read more
Published on Jan 22 2004 by matty
2.0 out of 5 stars Flash backs of Treasure Island ?
Alex Garland has plenty of talent, but for some reason he couldn't finish the book the way it started. The creative flow ran out of fuel when Richard found the beach. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2004 by C. Cameron
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