The Beach is a gripping exploration of obsession, utopia, and the dark side of paradise.
For Richard, a restless backpacker in Bangkok, adventure takes a sinister turn when a mysterious fellow traveler ends his life, leaving behind a cryptic map. The map promises access to "The Beach," a hidden island paradise whispered about among travelers—a sanctuary of idyllic beauty and off-grid living.
Eager to escape the ordinary, Richard embarks on a journey to find this mythical haven. But when he arrives, the dream of paradise begins to unravel. Beneath the tranquil surface lies a web of secrets, dangers, and a disturbing truth: paradise always demands a price.
With sharp prose and relentless tension, Alex Garland’s The Beach is a modern classic that questions the cost of chasing perfection in a world where innocence is fleeting.
