Baby Got Book discussion

1. What do you think of the tone of the novel? Did you find yourself immersed in 19th Century Iceland?

2. The novel is based on a true story. Did this effect your reading of it?

3. Did you think Agnes’s position in society affected her ultimate fate?

4. Why do you think the relationship between Agnes and the family changes?

5. What did you think of the historical documents that appeared throughout the novel?

6. How do you think Reverend Tóti changed in response to his interactions with Agnes?

7. Did you feel there was a turning point in the relationship between Margret and Agnes?

8. Would you have considered Agnes guilty or innocent of her crime?

9. What are your thoughts on the execution scene? What do you think the novel says about Capital punishment?

10. What does the novel ultimately say about life and death?

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