50 pages 1 hour read

Jodi Picoult

Wish You Were Here

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

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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.

Reviews & Readership

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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 this

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.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness

Emotions/Behavior: Guilt

Emotions/Behavior: Memory

Topics

Health / Medicine