Book Review. "The Beach" by Alex Garland

Main heroes.
Richard is a young British man who escapes his life through travel, largely funded by his family.
Étienne and Françoise are two young French lovers who become friends with Richard during their trip.
Sal is one of the three original founders of the beach, and the unofficial leader of the beach community.
Daffy is a Scottish traveller and one of the three original founders of the beach.
Jed is a English who becomes close friends with Richard, and is the island's guardian.

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