The appearance of "a lot of water" in a novel usually means that the plot involves a large amount of water or the flow of water. It may describe a world with a shortage of water or a plot related to water. Description of a world that is short of water. - It was probably a plot describing the lack of water resources after the world war, which led to the difficulties of the people's lives. - It could also be a plot describing how an ordinary person survived in an environment where water was scarce and developed unique survival skills. 2. Description of a plot related to water. - It might be a plot describing a character who discovers a mysterious water cave or water passage during an adventure. - It could also be a story about a character who discovered that water could cure a disease or was a precious resource and began to search for and explore water resources. "A lot of water" usually appears in the plot of a novel to describe a plot related to water or a plot involving a large amount of water or the flow of water.