There's no way to know for sure without reading it. But it would make sense for there to be characters that represent different perspectives on life without water. There could be a self - centered character who only cares about his own survival, a selfless character who is willing to sacrifice for others, and a character who is in denial about the severity of the situation at first but then has to face reality.
I'm not sure as I haven't read the novel yet. But they could be survivors in a water - less world, like a scientist trying to find a way to get water, a mother trying to protect her children, or a group of adventurers on a quest for water.
Since I haven't read it, I can't say for sure. But usually in such a novel, there might be a protagonist who is leading the struggle in the water - less world, like a scientist trying to find solutions or a survivor just trying to stay alive.
There could be a scientist. A scientist would be a likely main character as they might be trying to find solutions to the water - less situation, using their knowledge to search for ways to either create water or find alternative means of survival.
Typically in such a story, there might be a protagonist, perhaps a young and brave person who is determined to find the water of life. There could also be an antagonist, like a villain who wants to stop the hero from getting the water for their own evil purposes. And there may be some wise elders or magical creatures that guide or hinder the main character during their journey.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read this novel. But it could be about survival, the importance of water, or how a world or characters cope without this essential resource.
Another possible main character could be an older person. They may have lost their life - long partner. This character would bring a different perspective to the story, perhaps having a wealth of memories and a long - established way of life that is now completely disrupted. Their journey through this new 'life without you' situation could be very complex and full of different emotions.
It could be a story of human adaptability. Characters in the 'A Life Without Water Novel' may be forced to adapt to the new, water - less reality. This might involve changing their lifestyles, diets, and social structures.
I'm not certain. But usually in such novels, there would be a protagonist who is likely to be closely associated with the events related to the water. Maybe a detective or someone with a personal connection to the water - related mystery.
Maybe there is a character who is on a quest to find out what caused the world to become lifeless. This character could be a scientist or a philosopher type, constantly searching for answers and encountering various obstacles along the way.
Without having read 'the water family novel', it's difficult to determine the main characters. However, it's likely that there are characters within the family unit who are central to the story. There could be a character who is trying to protect the family's water source, or a character who is in conflict with the family's traditional water - based ways of life. There might also be characters from outside the family who interact with the family in relation to water, like a water official or a neighboring family with different water practices.
Elisa, she is at the heart of the story. Her muteness makes her an outsider in a way, but it also gives her a different perspective. Then there's Strickland, who is sort of the antagonist. He represents the more cruel and unfeeling side of humanity. And the creature, which is the focus of Elisa's affection and the source of much of the story's conflict and connection.