The Street

By: Ann Petry, Tayari Jones - introduction

Narrated by: Danielle Deadwyler

Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

The classic urban tale of a young Black woman's struggle to raise her son alone amid the violence, poverty, and racial dissonance of 1940s Harlem.

©2020 Ann Petry, Tayari Jones (P)2020 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

fantastically written tragic history

Ann Petry was a true literary artist. The word pictures, emotions, and history she relays and crafts are incredibly felt in every moment of this masterpiece. Her writing style is art. Even though this is a tragic story, you can't help but appreciate the importance and gravity of every bit of anguish. And even in the face of defeat you are rooting for their future survival and success.

The Street’s Magnificence

Ann Perry’s brilliant story holds contemporary significance and should be a must read for all!

I was mesmerized all the way through

This was such a good story and so well read. Don't hesitate to load it up.

Haunting and Beautiful

One of the best writings I’ve ever read. So much detail you can feel and see each character…and the Street. Although it is haunting and in some ways painful to read….this book is so beautifully written. Now hearing it via audiobook…well done!

This is Amerikka

I throughly enjoyed this book. The unsettling part about this book is that African Americans continue to have the same struggles Ms.Petry wrote about in 1946. It's like the black man and woman continue to be at odds with each other in order to survive in America.

A riveting story about a black single mom

My heart aches for Luttie and Bub Johnson. She tried to do her best while raising her son as a black single mother. Until a series of misfodtunate events took place. I was not prepared for the ending.

Incredible!

Incredible from start to finish. I wish I had encountered this book earlier! A thrilling read and still relevant in many ways.

Great Book

So realistic and believable characters. Awesome narration! As a black man born and raised in the south in 1941, I remember adds in black publications attempting to lure young black girls to NY, with a promise of good paying jobs.

Excellent

Well written and well developed story. A well told tragedy. Very much enjoyed this read.

Loved every moment

This was a great listen, the performance by Ms. Deadwyler was true to her nature and perfect for this book. The story was sad and real and drama just like I like it.