A review by whaliensong
The Street by Ann Petry

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is a story about the American Dream - one that calls that Dream for what it actually is: Bullshit. And for those in poverty, especially Black women in poverty, this dream was never meant to be dreamt by them at all.