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The Beach

By: Alex Garland
Narrated by: Alfie Allen
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The 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?

©1996 Alex Garland (P)2016 Penguin Audio Thriller & Suspense Suspense
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Narration was fantastic, good character development and storyline kept one interested. Enjoyed the audio book, much more exciting than reading.

Hard to put down!

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A really good read. A modern adventure with lord of the flies undertones. I enjoyed the style of Garland’s writing.

Great adventure read

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thought the narrator was pretty bad honestly made me struggle to get in to the story.

bad narrator

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for those who like to travel on long journeys, especially alone, this story will more than likely resonate with you a lot. If you thought the film was good, the book is even better!!!

Epic!!!

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Well narrated, using different voices, languages for different characters. great setting in Thailand. Recommended listening.

Great Story

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Was a pleasure to listen to too, enjoyed very much! Was sweeped along and enjoyed to the end. Thanks

Great voice to listen too!

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I have always loved the movie but this is far, far better. Beautifully read and written. Some major plot differences between the book and the movie but it works much better. I really didn’t want it to end, will read again soon

Didn’t want it to end!

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All the voices and accents he does really bring this book to life. Strongly recommended!!

The narrator really makes this amazing

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yes, the movie is more realistic and in some aspects more likeable. But I love how well the main character is developed, but there's certainly some cringe moments.

Great book

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I really liked this one. the book was really well written and definitely well read! I felt like I was the narrator at the beach.

awesome book!

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