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Discussion Questions
1. How does the structure of the book help or hinder the development of the plot?

2. As the female characters become to show their strengths and weaknesses, how did you feel about their significance in the story?

3. Do you think it is important that small communities be allowed to be autonomous? Compare the situation in Aguas Puras with your own community. Are there any situations in which your community has had to fight for autonomy?

4. What do you think about Juan Romero's political understandings and do you think they would have changed over time? Are people like him actually able to make a difference in today's world?

5. Did you like the book? Why/why not?

6. If you could ask the author anything what would you ask her?

7. What would you change about the plot or structure of the book if you could?

8. Which character or characters did you like best and why?
(Questions courtesy of the author.)

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