The Beach

Late at night in a seedy hotel, Richard is drawn into a strange conversation with a fellow guest. Through a narrow strip of mosquito netting he hears for the first time of a secret beach, and island Garden of Eden hidden somewhere in the scattered islands of a Thai marine park. The next morning, Richard finds a map pinned to his door, and the man who put it there has slashed his wrists. The challenge is irresistible, and Richard sets off on a perilous journey in search of Shangri-La. 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 A 20th Anniversary Edition Of This Million Copy Bestseller, With A New Introduction By John Niven: A Classic Story Of Paradise Found - And Lost. 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? Een jonge reiziger komt met zijn metgezellen terecht op een verborgen, paradijselijk Thais eiland, dat langzaam aan verandert in een nachtmerrie. The first I heard of the beach was in Bangkok, on the Ko Sanh Road.