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A review by kmsander4
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This book is inherently beautiful. It took me on a journey - an adventure, really. The twist quite literally took my breath away and the pain Diana felt, I felt it too.
The reason I can't give this a higher rating is the COVID of it all. It was too soon. Too soon to read about the tragedy, the loss, the loneliness. The hospitals, the refrigerated trucks, the death. Even though it was almost 3 years ago, we have not forgotten. I doubt we ever will.
Picoult is an incredible storyteller, but we all know that, that's why we pick up her stories over and over again. This just happens to be one that I probably won't pick up again.
If you're okay with having COVID take over your fantasy world, then this might be for you. But for those looking for a bit more separation, I may skip this one. At least for now.
The reason I can't give this a higher rating is the COVID of it all. It was too soon. Too soon to read about the tragedy, the loss, the loneliness. The hospitals, the refrigerated trucks, the death. Even though it was almost 3 years ago, we have not forgotten. I doubt we ever will.
Picoult is an incredible storyteller, but we all know that, that's why we pick up her stories over and over again. This just happens to be one that I probably won't pick up again.
If you're okay with having COVID take over your fantasy world, then this might be for you. But for those looking for a bit more separation, I may skip this one. At least for now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Dementia