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The Bottoms

Joe R. Lansdale
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The Bottoms

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Joe R. Lansdale

The Bottoms

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

328

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Period
Southern Gothic
Setting

East Texas • 1930s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Bottoms by Joe R. Lansdale is a mystery novel set in 1930s East Texas. It follows a young person named Harry as they uncover racial tensions and uncover dark truths in their community after discovering a woman's body. The story explores the complexities of justice and historical prejudice through Harry's evolving perspective.

Mysterious

Dark

Gritty

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

10,990 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Bottoms by Joe R. Lansdale is praised for its rich Southern Gothic atmosphere and compelling narrative. Readers commend its vivid character development and historical accuracy. However, some may find the pacing uneven. Lansdale's blend of mystery and coming-of-age elements showcases his storytelling prowess, making it a rewarding, albeit sometimes slow, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bottoms?

Fans of Southern Gothic and crime fiction will relish The Bottoms by Joe R. Lansdale. Readers who enjoyed To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee or Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell, with their themes of racial tension, moral complexity, and atmospheric settings, will find this coming-of-age mystery captivating.

4.4

10,990 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

328

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Period
Southern Gothic
Setting

East Texas • 1930s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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