The beach
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Riverhead Books, 1997.
Format
Book
ISBN
1573220485, 9781573220484, 1573226521, 9781573226523
Physical Desc
371 pages ; 24 cm
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich - Adult Fiction | FIC GAR | On Shelf |
| East Smithfield - Adult Fiction | GAR | On Shelf |
| Greenville - Adult Fiction | GARLAND | On Shelf |
| Harmony - Adult Fiction | FICTION GAR | On Shelf |
| Little Compton (Brownell) - Adult Fiction | FIC Gar | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Riverhead Books, 1997.
Language
English
ISBN
1573220485, 9781573220484, 1573226521, 9781573226523
Notes
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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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Garland, A. (1997). The beach . Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Garland, Alex, 1970-. 1997. The Beach. Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Garland, Alex, 1970-. The Beach Riverhead Books, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Garland, Alex. The Beach Riverhead Books, 1997.
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