The beach
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Riverhead Books, [1998].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First Riverhead trade paperback edition.
Physical Desc:
436 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
Description
A young backpacker in Thailand searching for something different learns of the existence of an idyllic island which is not even on the map. The novel describes his jungle journey to reach the island where he discovers a secret commune of international drifters living off fish and pot. The man's arrival coincides with growing tension between factions, leading to the commune's violent demise. A first novel.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1573226521, 9781573226523
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Description
A young backpacker in Thailand searching for something different learns of the existence of an idyllic island which is not even on the map. The novel describes his jungle journey to reach the island where he discovers a secret commune of international drifters living off fish and pot. The man's arrival coincides with growing tension between factions, leading to the commune's violent demise. A first novel.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Garland, A. (1998). The beach. First Riverhead trade paperback edition. New York, Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Garland, Alex, 1970-. 1998. The Beach. New York, Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Garland, Alex, 1970-, The Beach. New York, Riverhead Books, 1998.
MLA Citation (style guide)Garland, Alex. The Beach. First Riverhead trade paperback edition. New York, Riverhead Books, 1998.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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