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.
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- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 323
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 2967th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1980-1989 (NY Times)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)