Book club questions for Land by Maggie O'Farrell
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Did the non-linear narrative structure of the novel work for you?
What did you think of O'Farrell's use of magical realism in Land?
Discuss the choice of the title, Land. Why do you think the author chose this title? What different meanings might it have in relation to the story?
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Create My ClubLand is set amongst real-life historical events. How familiar were you with the Irish Great Hunger and the workhouses that some of its victims were relegated to?
Land travels through time and covers many characters. Whose sections did you find most engaging?
Why do you think the character of the widow was never given a name?
What does the book say about the power and meaning of maps and map-making?
Discuss the role of colonialism in the novel.
How does Tomas change after drinking from the stream? How does this transformation affect Liam and the rest of Tomas' family?
Land is a novel full of pain. Was there too much suffering for you, or did it feel true to the characters and their setting?
Discuss the themes of faith and destiny in the novel.
What did you think of the novel's ending? Did it feel appropriate or did you wish for more closure?
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