I love Alexis, I think her character was written really well. Mackay shows the reader through Alexis how being a mother isn't the only identity you can have.
This is a social issue what is addressed throughout the book, in a way what isn't boring, and engages the reader by writing about realisic problems (maybe not the spy part!) which is relatable for mothers who have rejoined full time work.
My favourite point Mackay brings to the readers attention was about how fathers can be 'weekend dads', but if mothers did that it would seem strange, as they're expected to have the most maternal instinct. This point wasn't explored a lot, but I think it's an interesting one which people haven't spoke about a lot.
Another social issue would be women not being respected in a male dominated workplace. As Alexis is a spy and a woman she is constantly challenged by her colleagues about her being capable enough to do the job well, which she's proven time and time again. This is a serious issue (which is getting better with time), but I think it's addressed in a comedic way, with the profession being a spy, which some people refer to it as being fiction.
'Killing it' is a great book, its got a bit of everything, romance, comedy, drama ect. Makcay is tasteful with the way she presents her view on motherhood and being a woman, without it being 'politics gone mad', as most people complain about today. I would definitely recommend!
This is a social issue what is addressed throughout the book, in a way what isn't boring, and engages the reader by writing about realisic problems (maybe not the spy part!) which is relatable for mothers who have rejoined full time work.
My favourite point Mackay brings to the readers attention was about how fathers can be 'weekend dads', but if mothers did that it would seem strange, as they're expected to have the most maternal instinct. This point wasn't explored a lot, but I think it's an interesting one which people haven't spoke about a lot.
Another social issue would be women not being respected in a male dominated workplace. As Alexis is a spy and a woman she is constantly challenged by her colleagues about her being capable enough to do the job well, which she's proven time and time again. This is a serious issue (which is getting better with time), but I think it's addressed in a comedic way, with the profession being a spy, which some people refer to it as being fiction.
'Killing it' is a great book, its got a bit of everything, romance, comedy, drama ect. Makcay is tasteful with the way she presents her view on motherhood and being a woman, without it being 'politics gone mad', as most people complain about today. I would definitely recommend!