Lauren Wilkinson
Author of American Spy
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Works by Lauren Wilkinson
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- Birthdate
- 1984-07-19
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- New York, New York, USA
- Education
- Columbia University (MFA)
- Occupations
- writing professor, Columbia University
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- Works
- 2
- Members
- 849
- Popularity
- #30,131
- Rating
- 3.5
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- 49
- ISBNs
- 18
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- 1
I also wanted deeper introspection on how Marie seemed to be aware of her blackness and being Black in America but didn't seem to struggle with how government agencies seek to dismantle and sabotage Black civil rights movements. What made the difference for her? She didn't seem to hold a sense of guilt or struggle with these things in her upbringing, but she was (seemingly) immediately drawn to Sankara's ideals.
Marie's jealousy and love for her sister were the most compelling part to me; Helene had her own issues. The theme of darkness and negativity within both of the girls and how it manifested had my interest but didn't get as much focus.
But the whole draw to Thomas Sankara never hit. I can buy a honeypot gone wrong, but she was so beyond obvious from day one. No sense of finesse or sensuality. I wanted to feel Marie fall for him and his ideals, but it was only told to me. I don't believe a lady this about her business is falling that quickly and easily.
I think this story excelled with the spy bits and the behind-the-scenes espionage and political sabotage, but it was weaker on the emotionally charged bits.… (more)