Alex Garland

Alex Garland is a British novelist, screenwriter, and director known for his works such as 'The Beach', '28 Days Later', and 'Ex Machina'.

Books

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  1. 1. The Beach

    Cover of 'The Beach' by Alex Garland

    The novel follows a young British backpacker who, while traveling in Thailand, discovers a secret island utopia that is home to a small international community of travelers seeking to escape the tourist trail and modern society. Seduced by the idyllic setting and the promise of an alternative way of life, he joins the group, but as he becomes more entrenched in the island's routines and secrets, he realizes that this paradise is not as perfect as it appears. The community's isolation and the pressures of maintaining their hidden Eden lead to a breakdown of social norms and a spiral into paranoia, violence, and chaos, ultimately revealing the dark side of human nature and the illusion of utopia.

    The 3204th Greatest Book of All Time