Literary Fiction · Free kit
Broken Country
In 1968 rural Dorset, Beth Johnson lives a quiet life on a sheep farm with her husband Frank, still grieving their son Bobby's death two years earlier. When Gabriel Wolfe—Beth's first love who broke her heart as a teenager—returns to the village with his young son Leo, old passions reignite and buried secrets resurface. As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel's orbit, a volatile confrontation erupts with deadly consequences, forcing impossible choices about love, loyalty, and sacrifice. A sweeping love story with the pace of a thriller, Broken Country explores the devastating cost of first love and the secrets that bind us.
“Everyone in the village said nothing good would come of Gabriel's return. And as Beth looks at the man she loves on trial for murder, she can't help thinking they were right.”
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Plan your meeting
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Craft
- Overall4
- Plot5
- Characters5
- World building4
- Ending5
How it feels
- Spice2
- Tears5
- Surprises5
- Humor1
- Comfort1
What’s in this kit
Everything below is free — open a section, use it at your meeting, or print what you need. No account required.
- Discussion Questions20 book-specific questions labeled warm-up, debate, and deep dive.
- Icebreakers15 fast warm-ups about the reader — not the plot.
- CharactersProfiles, dynamics map, and superlative awards.
- Trivia20 interactive questions from easy to hard.
- Would You Rather25 impossible choices inspired by the book.
- BingoPrintable book-club bingo for reading and live discussion.
- This or That40 rapid-fire choices plus a 60-second speed round.
- Speed DebatesPick a side and defend it against the clock.
- Hosting GuideShopping list, timeline, surprise touch, and wrap-up.
- PrintablesStickers, quote cards, invites, and review sheets.
How to run your meeting
1. Warm up
Start with icebreakers or a quick trivia round.
2. Discuss
Use the labeled discussion questions — warm-up to deep dive.
3. Play & wrap
Would You Rather, bingo, or a speed debate — then rate the book.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Broken Country book club kit free?+
Yes. Everything on this page is free — discussion questions, games, trivia, and hosting tips. No account required.
Does the discussion guide spoil the book?+
Absolutely. The discussion questions, trivia, character profiles, and debates include major spoilers—especially about Bobby's true parentage, Jimmy's death, and who takes the blame. Finish Broken Country before diving into those sections. Icebreakers work spoiler-free.
Is Broken Country based on a true story?+
No, but author Clare Leslie Hall lives in Dorset and drew inspiration from her own farmhouse and the rural landscape. The incident where a dog strays into a lambing field actually happened to her family, which sparked the novel's opening conflict.
What's in the Premium Kit?+
The Premium Kit on Etsy is the full printable pack: discussion guide, character cards, trivia, bingo, games, hosting checklist, and review sheets — ready to print for your meeting.
How long should our Broken Country book club meeting run?+
Plan 75–90 minutes: 10 minutes of icebreakers, 40 minutes of discussion (this book generates passionate debate about Beth's choices and the ending), 15 minutes of games, and a wrap-up. The Hosting Guide includes a detailed timeline.
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