D. Man

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Set in 1950s Baltimore, the story follows Dickie Westcott as he navigates a landscape marked by rising juvenile crime and gang culture. The postwar era sees many unsupervised teenagers from fractured families wandering the streets, with some, like Dickie, becoming involved with local gangs such as the Drapes. This backdrop highlights the struggles and challenges faced by youth in a turbulent urban environment.