The Room On The Roof by Ruskin Bond
"The Room On The Roof" is a coming-of-age story set in Dehradun, India. The protagonist, Rusty, is a sixteen-year-old Anglo-Indian boy who feels suffocated by the rules and expectations of his guardian. Seeking freedom and independence, he befriends a group of Indian boys and experiences the joys and challenges of adolescence. Through his adventures, Rusty learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
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- Published
- 1956
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 23rd on The Indian Fiction Top 25 (Jerry Pinto, Indian poet and novelist)
- 70 Iconic Indian Books (India's 70th Independence Anniversary) (Hindustan Times)