50 pages • 1 hour read
Wish You Were Here
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Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Galápagos Islands • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult follows Diana O’Toole, who embarks on a solo trip to the Galapagos just as Covid-19 lockdowns commence, leading her to navigate isolation and self-discovery amidst global crisis. Through her journey, Diana reflects on her past, adapts to her new environment, and forms unexpected connections that challenge her perspective on life, love, and relationships. The book contains mentions of self-harm and suicide.
Emotional
Challenging
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
303,483 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jodi Picoult's Wish You Were Here delves into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery amidst a pandemic backdrop. Reviewers praise Picoult’s emotional depth and vivid storytelling, yet some critique its pacing and handling of the pandemic setting as either too heavy or unrealistic. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read that resonates with many, despite its polarizing elements.
Who Should Read Wish You Were Here?
Fans of emotional and thought-provoking drama with intricate character development will relish Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult. Ideal for readers who appreciate Jodi Picoult's other works or novels like The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.
303,483 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Finn Colson
Finn Colson
Diana's boyfriend and a dedicated doctor at New York-Presbyterian hospital, whose life is deeply affected by the pandemic as he deals with trauma and stress on the Covid ward.
Gabriel Fernandez
Gabriel Fernandez
A former tour guide and single father living on Isabela Island, who forms a significant friendship with Diana and introduces her to new perspectives.
Beatriz
Beatriz
Gabriel's passionate and intelligent 14-year-old daughter who attends school off the island, and shares a meaningful connection with Diana as they navigate personal challenges.
336
Novel • Fiction
Galápagos Islands • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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