Peyton Place by Grace Metalious
Set in a small New England town, the novel explores the lives and scandalous interactions of its residents. The story delves into themes of hypocrisy, social inequities, and moral bankruptcy, all hidden behind the façade of respectability. It follows the lives of three women in particular, each of whom grapples with issues like illicit love affairs, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. The book, with its explicit descriptions and controversial themes, became a sensation upon its release.
The 1210th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1956
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 145,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)