Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

WISH YOU WERE HERE

EXPECTED PUBLICATION DATE: NOVEMBER 30 2021

Diana works at Sotheby's as an associate specialist. Finn is a surgical resident at New York Presbyterian Hospital. They have been  saving up for years for a tip of a lifetime to The Galapagos Island. Diana expects Finn to purpose during their vacation but Covid-19 rears its ugly head in New York (only 19 case) and Finn is no longer allowed to go as the hospital is expected to be overrun within days with Covid cases. 

Finn encourages, Diana to take the tip alone. She is hesitant but the non-refundable tickets sway her and she embarks on the journey alone. When she arrives her luggage is lost and  people are leaving the island. The boat she is on will be the last boat leaving the island. but she makes a quick decision to stay on the island. The hotel she was staying is has closed, she has no internet access but luck intervenes. She's given a place to stay and the entire island to explore on her own while Finn finds himself working long hours trying to save lives and watching people die of Covid.

Finn emails Diana quite often about what is going on with the virus. His experiences are haunting and realistic. You will  be left aching  and wanting to know more about his life in rather than Diana's on the island. Be prepared for an emotional overload during Finn's portions of the book. 

Diana and Finn are leading vey different lives. Both of their experiences are unique to one another's however Finn's reality is frightening and pulls you back into reality over and over again while Diana's gives you some reprieve. 

Diana eventually finds her way off the island and back to Finn but the twist leaves you gasping for air. 

Expect beautifully crafted and complex characters. This is one book you won't want to put down. 

* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.