WISH YOU WERE HERE

Narrator Marin Ireland takes listeners on a journey they won't forget. Diana has her life perfectly planned. But when her long-awaited dream vacation in the Galapagos with her boyfriend, a doctor, is sidetracked by the pandemic, he insists she go without him. Reluctantly, Diana leaves for the isolated island--where her dream becomes a nightmare. Ireland sounds truly flummoxed as Diana's luggage is lost, her wi-fi becomes spotty, and her money runs low. Furthermore, she doesn't speak Spanish. Ireland is utterly believable as Diana slowly connects with quarantined island locals, awakens to the beauty around her, and begins to reassess her life. While delivering Finn's sporadic emails about the virus's devastation, Ireland remains understated and truthful, making this essential listening. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2021]