The Do-Over

Consider the use of music throughout the novel. What does it express about the tone of the chapter or the mental or emotional state of the characters? What symbolism can you draw from the mentions of Metallic at key points in the story? Use specific examples to support your answer.

Emilie says her favorite movie is Titanic, but she typically lies and tells others it’s Schindler’s List. What influence does this lie have on others’ perceptions of her? What does her favorite movie reveal about her character and viewpoint on love? Why does she believe it’s safer for her to lie?

In The Do-Over, Painter uses a speculative fiction element of the time-loop. What is the effect of this narrative device on the novel? How does including the time loop interact with traditional elements of the contemporary romance genre? How does the time loop subvert or support tropes found in romance novels?