Billy Bathgate by E. L. Doctorow
"Billy Bathgate" is a historical novel set in the 1930s that follows the life of a teenage boy from the Bronx who becomes involved with a notorious mobster and his gang. The protagonist, Billy, is taken under the wing of the gang leader, and the novel provides a detailed look into the world of organized crime during the Great Depression. The story is filled with violence, love, and the struggle for power, all seen through the eyes of a young boy trying to navigate his way through this dangerous world.
The 3122nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 323
- Words
- 121,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 827th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)