“It was as if each of them sensed vaguely that the Saturday afternoons of youth are few, and precious, and this feeling which neither of them could have defined or described made every moment of this time together too short, too quickly gone, yet clearer and more sharply edged than any other.”
Peyton Place is a novel that delves into the lives of the residents of a small New England town, focusing on the complex relationships and dramatic events that unfold. The story is known for its exploration of themes such as ambition, betrayal, and scandal, and has become a classic in American literature. more
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“Love, really? We're vampires, not teenagers. Lust is for the weak.”
“If there were such a thing as terminal literalism, you'd have died in childhood.”
“Of all the guile! How can you be objective? You have no perspective! You’re only 16!”