Discussion Starters for Wish You Were Here

1. The pandemic and people’s reactions to it is a major driver in this story. What was it like to revisit that period?  What rang true for you?  What had you forgotten?

1. Diana isn’t alone in her need for a well mapped out life plan. What questions did the uncertainty of the COVID shutdown and its consequences raise for Diana about her choices?  What questions would you have had (or did you have) when facing disruption and chaos?

1. Throughout the second half of the book, there is a tension between those who believe things just happen (Finn)  and those who believe things happen for a reason (Diana).  What do you think?