Fresh Water for Flowers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Before You Read Beta

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-12

Chapters 13-20

Chapters 21-42

Chapters 43-56

Chapters 57-76

Chapters 77-89

Chapters 90-94

Character Analysis

Themes

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Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Why do you think the author waited so long to introduce Julien by name? How would the story be different if he had introduced himself during his first appearance?

Many people played a part in Léonine’s death, including Mother and Father Toussaint, the hotel staff, and Léonine’s parents. Who, if anyone, does the novel suggest was truly at fault for the tragedy? Support your response with examples from the text.

Why do you think it was so important for Violette to record the burials in her register? What was her motivation?