{"product_id":"9780241976562","title":"The Beach","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Garland, Alex \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 07\/07\/2016,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 464 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780241976562,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the 25th anniversary of The Beach, a classic story of paradise found - and lost, the book that inspired the major film starring Leonardo DiCaprioRichard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56399350694261,"sku":"9780241976562","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780241976562.jpg?v=1764156584","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780241976562","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}