The Sound of Brooms

By Pavlushina Svetlana

The Sound of Brooms by Pavlushina Svetlana is a haunting, emotional literary fiction novel that explores the quiet power of observation, the weight of inaction, and the resilience found in forgotten lives. Set in a vibrant yet struggling Latin American neighborhood, this coming-of-age story follows 19-year-old Julian, an expat hidden behind gated privilege, who watches the world pass by from behind fences-never realizing the silent lives unfolding just outside his reach.
When Julian notices Ernecio, a blind man his age selling handmade brooms with dignified determination, he becomes quietly captivated. But Julian never steps forward. Then Ernecio disappears-and what follows is a journey of guilt, discovery, and redemption that spans years and continents.

Through Julian's eyes, The Sound of Brooms becomes more than a story of poverty and struggle-it's a testament to human connection, social disparity, and the consequences of silence. Fans of emotionally powerful literary novels, character-driven stories, and books about social justice will find themselves deeply moved.

This powerful debut resonates with readers of The Book Thief, A Fine Balance, and The Kite Runner, touching on themes of cultural identity, grief, loss, memory, and redemption.

If you're searching for literary fiction about Latin America, coming-of-age fiction, social inequality novels, or emotional stories that explore the human condition, The Sound of Brooms is a must-read.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F9RJNZX7
• ISBN13: 9798231170135
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Pavlushina Svetlana
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"