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The Beach
- Narrated by: Alfie Allen
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
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?
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- Hattie Seymour
- 22-03-20
Absolutely fantastic!
Such a great book! This was my first ever audiobook but has been a delight to listen to. The book is so much better than the film. It’s strange and twisted but is so gripping. The narrator’s use of different voices makes it easy to tell people apart.
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- Woolfe
- 13-10-18
get this book
loved this book. i cant believe i had only ever watched the film. blows it out the water! alfie allen does a great job! just wish it was longer...im off to re listen
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- Heather S.
- 15-08-20
A Wonderfully Dark Tale & Accomplished Narrator.
The Beach transports you to an idyllic island which quickly turns from a tranquil haven into something much more sinister. The story draws you in with an authentic Thai feel & compounds this with compelling characters & an unsettling sinister element.
Alfie Allen does an amazing job; his versatility in performing the different characters is a joy to listen to.
This is one of my favourite audio books: highly recommended!
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- Anonymous User
- 17-11-20
excellent
Very good book from start to finish
I really did enjoy the storyline I only ever seen the movie and this was very different and far better
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- Anonymous User
- 27-01-20
Incredible narration, excellent story
The narration for this book is probably the best I've encountered on Audible so far. It's easily discernible as to which character is speaking and the emotions being portrayed. Similarly, the story is excellent, spooky and slow-building, deeply reminiscent of a more modern Lord of the Flies.
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- P Williams Essex
- 03-08-22
Either way, I think you'll love it!
I first read the book when it was published back in the 90's when I was 23. I decided to download the audio book version and give it a listen but this time with my son.(in his 20s) It’s still brilliant and a well written and if like me you have done a bit of backpacking round Thailand in the early 90's, I'd like to think you'll enjoy this as much as me. If you haven't, I still think you'll enjoy it.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-01-23
The Beach - Travellers must read
Beautifully written and read book. Main character description of events is so realistic, feels like the author has been crawling around in my brain
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-07-18
brilliant
I loved it, it's an amazing story, much better than the movie, excellent for the summer.
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- Ash
- 12-05-20
Absolutely AWESOME!
Hadn’t watched the film or heard the story.
FANTASTIC
Great narration!
Download it now! =D
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-08-18
Amaze balls!!!!!!
Fantastic and riveting from start to finish. From line one I was hooked on this adventure. The last chapter for me was one of the most memorable of all time, it is very rare that I finish book that I find thought provoking & has me thinking for days and weeks on end. Even years on from reading this book for the very first time, I can't help but from time to time think about the mysterious characters and what their life had in store form them in the future. Also an all time classic narration from Alfie allen
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