A review by watson_my_shelf
The Street by Ann Petry

4.5

Wow. What a book. It is amazing how Petry uses the street (any street occupied by poor, Black people in a segregated country), to represent so many things: systemic racism, sexism, classism, and more.  Lutie (the main character) shows so much perseverance and exemplifies feminism. It is terrifying how, akthough this book was first published in 1946, many of this could happen today. This book was not a quick read, as the content is heavy and heartbreaking. This book will bring you a moment of joy then infuriate you. 

A must-read classic!