Book Review Room On The Roof By Ruskin Bond

So his room on the roof is not just a living space for rusty.

Book review room on the roof by ruskin bond.

The book goes through the complexities emotions and curiosity of young adult boys in a mesmerizing manner. The book we are going to review today is the padma shri and padma bhushan award written by respected author ruskin bond the room on the roof. This book is ruskin bond s debut book which he wrote at the age of 17. Rusty an orphaned english boy breaks the regimented ambiance of his guardian s home and runs away to explore the real india that commences from the crowded bazaars and carefree rides of bicycle on a rainy day.

It is the story of rusty who is a 16 year old boy. A moving tale of love and friendship it has endured as bond s most beloved novel. The room on the roof gives a sneak peak into bond s life as a 17 year old new to the charms of the world and dreaming of unrealistic dreams. 4 0 out of 5 stars the room on the roof by ruskin bond reviewed in the united states on july 9 2000 this enchanting novel by ruskin bond is written in his trademark close to nature style.

The simplicity and innocence of the narrator would win your heart for sure. The room on the roof is ruskin bond s masterpiece of adolescence and coming of age. The room on the roof is the first novel by ruskin bond. Room on the roof is about an orphaned boy named rusty who has no real family after his parents death.

After his parents died he was living with his english guardian. It is the symbol of his independence after crossing the threshold to make it into the brave new world. The room on the roof by ruskin bond. Skip to main content.

Written when the author was seventeen it brilliantly describes the hopes and passions that capture young minds and hearts. He was quite unhappy with the ruthless ways and strict rules of his guardian and decides to break free one day. The book offers an insight into how bond perceived the world around him be it the colour of people s skin or the clothes they wore or the food they ate during festivals. The world renowned author writes from his true experience of the world.