Wish You Were Here Summary
Jodi Picoult

Wish You Were Here Overview

Wish You Were Here, a work of literary fiction that samples elements of existentialism, showcases Jodi Picoult’s natural storytelling abilities as she writes about the Covid pandemic through the first-person perspective of Diana O’Toole, a 29-year-old art auctioneer with a detailed five-year plan. Set in both the Galápagos Islands and New York City, the novel explores the true meaning of happiness amidst the harsh realities of Covid as Diana searches for her purpose in life. Picoult examines themes such as starting over, relationships, perception, isolation, and living in the present throughout the novel.