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Reviewed by Ray Simmons for Readers' Favorite
I meet a lot of ex-pats with interesting stories. Most of them can’t tell them very well. JR Ingrisano most certainly can. His well written novel, Captain Jolly’s Do Over, is honestly refreshing and unique. I've heard similar tales here in Thailand and, being from Alabama, I've heard all the Jimmy Buffet songs that basically tell this same story. But having said that, JR Ingrisano writes well in a casual manner that reminded me of a heartfelt conversation between two buddies over a drink. I couldn't stop reading until I had finished, and parts of it resonated with episodes and observations from my own life. There are some jewels of hard won knowledge in Captain Jolly’s Do Over that make it a must-read for men of a certain age.
If you are a baby boomer, chances are you will find something in Captain Jolly’s Do Over that resonates with something from your own life. The pain, heartache, and frustration of a marriage gone bad, the futility of living to work instead of working to live, and the desire to start over somewhere new and very different. I like the voice of Captain Jolly. I like the articulate casualness that is almost intellectual. I like the colorful characters. The Captain, Black Mike, Jason, and even Chicago Mike could be friends of mine. If you want a great portrait of the life that you've heard about in all those Jimmy Buffet songs, then read Captain Jolly’s Do Over. You just might discover the life you have been craving.
