The Street by Ann Petry

The Street

Ann Petry

448 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

The Street follows the spirited Lutie Johnson, a newly single mother whose efforts to claim a share of the American Dream for herself and her young son meet frustration at every turn in 1940s Harlem. Opening a fresh perspective on the realities an...

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Moods

sad 71%
emotional 69%
dark 66%
reflective 51%
tense 47%
challenging 43%
informative 11%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 29%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 69% | Yes: 19% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.36

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