A review by annacooper
The Street by Ann Petry

5.0

Rating 9.6/10: .4 off for slow start, much needed context but I feel like the flow of the book really hit after the first 100 pages. The changing perspectives of each character was masterful, I could imagine the characters physically in my head, and I could imagine the world they lived in and the actions they were taking as I was reading. There were just enough characters to provide interesting perspectives and not too many characters where I felt lost. The writing was immersive to say the least, and the fact that it was written in the 1940s and is still relatable, timely, and important says it all. It was a book I will buy for myself and reread every couple years - which is high high praise from me. I think this book will continue to teach me something new each time I read it.