Peyton Place (Peyton Place, #1)

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Why was this book banned? An IMDb-style Parents Guide.
Aida You need to put yourself into the time frame which the book was published (1956), before the sexual revolution, before birth control or having sex bef…moreYou need to put yourself into the time frame which the book was published (1956), before the sexual revolution, before birth control or having sex before marriage. Child abuse/sexual abuse was a hidden concept, not published or litigated openly to the public. (less)
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Did this book become a soap opera/drama? Also, tell me some other book-turned-soaps, thanks :)
Angela Yes! It was a movie shortly after the book was published, and then there is a remake, and some "sequels". It was also a TV show in the 60's.

Another b…moreYes! It was a movie shortly after the book was published, and then there is a remake, and some "sequels". It was also a TV show in the 60's.

Another book that comes to mind for soaps was "Valley of the Dolls" which became a movie. (less)
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