I am a sucker for romantic comedies as far as movies go, so when I saw that this one was categorized as a romantic comedy, I was all for giving it a try. I'm not really glad I did. I had been reading a lot of young adult supernatural stuff and was thinking this would be a good change of pace.When I first began reading this book, I was a little bored. The story line was far fetched and it seemed to take a long time to get me interested. In fact, I debated about not finishing it, but I didn't quit for two reasons. Number one, I don't think it is fair to review a book that I didn't finish. Number two, I am kind of OCD about quitting a book. lol I'm scared I will miss out on something I guess. I don't really think I would have missed anything had I quit this book before finishing it. However, I would have given it like one star which it doesn't deserve.There were only a few places in the book where I felt like I didn't want to put it down and that is how I determine how good a book actually is. Once I got to the end I realized I had enjoyed the book, but it did not deliver like I had expected. I did not particularly "like" mara. That could have been part of the reason I didn't like the book as well as I could have. I didn't understand her need for a break from her life. Well, I understand a woman needing a break, but the break she was wanting was too extreme and asking too much of her husband. I don't want to spoil the end of the book so that is all I will say.Anyway, with all the great books out there today, this isn't a book I would really recommend. But if you do choose to read it, I don't think you will be disappointed. Wow, what a ride! This is NOT your typical formula contempory romance! I'm 54 and have been married for over 32 years. I can really appreciate Mara's journey as I have often wondered "is this as good as it gets?" I'm also old enough to know that life is what we make it. I loved this book and can easily see it as a movie. Can you imagine the cast, especially the Martha's? Oh my. I can't begin to say how much I laughed reading this book. Seriously laughing out loud! Kathy Dunnehoff you are one funny author! The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because, as some other reviewers have mentioned, I thought the ending was too abrupt. I also have a few unanswered questions. I wish some parts had been maybe a little less wordy and the ending more detailed. If I could give it 4.5 stars I would.
What do You think about The Do-Over (2011)?
I forced myself to finish reading it. Can't say it was something that I would recommend.
—jessbrear93
Loved it until the half-way point, then it kind of lost me
—SeeinStars16
