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The Khao San Road, Bangkok—first stop on the backpacker trail. On Richard's first night there a fellow traveller slits his wrists, leaving Richard a map to "the Beach". The Beach is a legend among young travellers in white as sands circling a lagoon hidden from the sea, coral gardens and freshwater falls surrounded by jungle. In this earthly paradise, it is rumoured, a select community lives in blissful innocence. For Richard, haunted by the glamour of Vietnam war movies, a trek into unknown Thai territory is irresistible. He was looking for adventure. Now he’s found it.
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A quest for paradise and self-discovery in Thailand.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories of adventure and the allure of hidden worlds, The Beach offers an immersive journey into a secret paradise. Its vivid descriptions and mysterious atmosphere make it a compelling read for anyone curious about the thrill of exploration and the darker side of seeking utopia. It's a book that captures the wild, sometimes reckless spirit of youth.
