On September 21, the United Nations observes the International Day of Peace, a day established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly and officially set in 2001. This year’s theme, "Investing in Peace - For All, Everywhere, Every Day," focuses on the role of communication and mediation in resolving conflicts. The theme prompts a reflection on how communication—or the lack of it—shapes both real-life and fictional scenarios. A review of five novels highlights how miscommunication and the absence of dialogue can lead to significant consequences in storytelling. In Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, translated by Frédéric Delebecque, a misunderstanding sets off a chain of tragic events. Heathcliff overhears only part of Catherine’s statement, leading him to believe she does not love him. He leaves, not realizing she later says, "I am Heathcliff," indicating her deep connection to him. In Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, translated by Sophie Chiari, the conflict between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is worsened by their failure to understand each other's perspectives. Elizabeth initially believes the version of events given by Mr. Wickham, while Darcy assumes Jane Bennet is uninterested in his friend Bingley. It is only after Darcy sends Elizabeth a letter explaining the truth that she realizes her misjudgment. In Redemption by Ian McEwan, translated by Guillemette Belleteste, the story revolves around a mistaken identification. The protagonist, Briony Tallis, wrongly accuses Robbie Turner of assaulting her cousin, Lola. This accusation leads to Robbie's imprisonment and permanently changes the lives of those involved. The novel examines how perception can differ from reality and how more questions might have prevented the tragic certainty of the accusation. In Rebecca by Daphné du Maurier, translated by Anouk Neuhoff, the second Mrs. de Winter marries Maxim without knowing much about his first wife, Rebecca, who died a year earlier. Maxim’s silence about his past, combined with the detailed knowledge of others around him, creates an atmosphere of mystery and tension. The lack of communication contributes to the protagonist’s insecurities and the gothic tone of the novel. In Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, translated by Patrick Marcel, a simple mistake at birth leads to a series of comedic and apocalyptic events. The Antichrist is mistakenly exchanged at birth, resulting in the wrong child being raised by satanic nuns. This error changes the course of the end of the world. The novel shows how a simple identity check could have prevented the chaos. The review suggests that these stories could have been shorter if the characters had engaged in more dialogue and mediation. However, the reviewer notes that the consequences of these miscommunications are fictional and do not have real-world implications. Despite this, the review emphasizes the importance of communication and the potential impact of mediation in both literature and real life.