Wish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
It’s amazing to think at how quickly this book was written. The book setting is during the Coronavirus pandemic that is still here with us, not yet under control worldwide. The book takes place at the beginning of the pandemic for the United States, March 2020. Admittedly it is a little strange reading about pandemic times when not quite done with it.
The main character, Diana and her boyfriend Finn are about to take a two-week trip to the Galapagos Islands, where Diana suspects a proposal will take place. But the pandemic strikes New York City hard. Finn is a doctor, well nearly, a resident surgeon, but all focus is shifted to the battleground as they live in New York city. Finn suggests Diana go on the vacation without him, as he can’t leave the country, the hospital needs him.
The book is about more than the virus, or about having your life upended and vacation plans changed. It’s also about learning something about oneself when having to take the moment to pause, at least if you’re not a hospital worker.
I enjoyed the book, despite our not being completely through this yet. It is more about the beginning stage, hopefully we are now at the ending stage.
If you can read about the pandemic, this is a good one to get.
Thanks to Ballantine Books/Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for an uncorrected electronic advance review copy of this book.
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