Reading Group Questions for The Farm

We hope these questions help guide your group's discussion for this Gothic thriller. We’ve done our best to avoid spoilers, but don’t read this Guide unless you’ve finished The Farm – you don’t want to run the risk of ruining any reveals!

1. Do you think the cover accurately reflects the book? If so, how do you think it’s particularly evocative?
2. What did you think of the book being divided into the phases of the menstrual cycle? Did it affect the reading experience?
3. Have you read any other books in the Gothic genre? If so, how was The Farm similar or different to them?
4. Are there any other genres that you would describe The Farm as fitting into? What novels would you compare it to? Delve into genre specifics if applicable.
5. Did you find Jessica Mansour-Nahra’s depiction of the setting authentic? Is the setting similar to or different from any places you’ve visited or lived in?
6. What are the core theme/s of The Farm?
7. Use a quote from The Farm as a discussion catalyst.
8. How does the character of Leila grow and change because of the events of the novel? Did your opinion of her change as the book progressed?
9. Did you see any of the book’s dramatic twists coming? Did any revelation surprise you more than the others?
10. What did you think of the ending? Did it surprise you? Did you feel everything was resolved? What might the future look like for Leila?