Nestled in the vicinity of
Dehra’s snow mountains is the residence of Rusty, a melancholic dreamer who
aspires to live life on his own terms. Through Rusty, Author Ruskin Bond has
recounted his own boyhood days in Dehra, Shimla and Mussoorie. ‘Rusty Runs
away’ is story of every kid who is deprived of parental love
and craves for a heartfelt tenderness. The incidents happening in the memoir – Rusty Runs Away will tug your heart and compel to go back to your boyhood days.
Have you every bunked school to visit the cities, relish on street side food and watch cinema? This is one childhood fantasy every kid has craved to and fulfilled by playing rookie. I have done it countless times and got a good thrashing from my parents.
and craves for a heartfelt tenderness. The incidents happening in the memoir – Rusty Runs Away will tug your heart and compel to go back to your boyhood days.
Have you every bunked school to visit the cities, relish on street side food and watch cinema? This is one childhood fantasy every kid has craved to and fulfilled by playing rookie. I have done it countless times and got a good thrashing from my parents.
There is a ‘Rusty’ hidden in
every person who wants to break free from his daily chores and hectic
responsibilities. Today we are so entrapped in web of fake desires,
expectations that we have stopped living the real life we aspired for. We are
no less than a money earning robot. The nostalgic episodes in this book will
encourage you to pursue your dreams even in the toughest times. The most
interesting episode in the novel is the escape of Rusty and his friend Daljit
from their boarding school – Arundel. This escape adventure takes them on
interesting locations till they finally reach the sea port only to face delay.
Read this to personally experience the journey that is a roller coaster ride of
happiness, joy, exploration and imagination.
The other story in this memoir
is the friendship between Rusty and Omar which blossoms in Shimla. Set during
the backdrop of pre-independence Rusty and Omar strike a bond and enjoy the
best moments of friendship – playing hockey, discovering tunnels and sharing
their emotions. Like Rusty, even Omar is an orphan. The heart breaking
partition tears apart their partnership and Omar has to leave India. After 18
years, Rusty receives the news that Omar has died in air crash during the
Indo-Pak War of 1972. This is one of my favorite chapters in this novel. If you
have disconnected from your long lost colleague then you will definitely relate
to this story of Rusty and Omar.
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| There is always a nostalgic charm in Ruskin Bond's short stories |
The most nostalgic episode in this novel is the friendship of Rusty with Somi, Ranbir and Suri who help him to break free from the cage of melancholia and enjoy the life to the fullest. Rusty not only enjoys food on road side stalls, but also discovers the color of happiness by celebrating Holi with his friends. This friendship gives Rusty the courage to rebel against his tyrant guardian. Rusty not only rebels, but also thrashes his guardian black and blue, putting an end to the strict tyranny imposed on him.
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| The Rusty book series is based on Ruskin Bond's own boyhood days |
‘Rusty Runs Away’ is
celebration of friendship, togetherness, love, freedom and nostalgia. This
memoir is one of the best works of Ruskin Bond which will touch your heart’s
string. The scenic descriptions, travelogues will inspire you to take a trip to
your favorite destination. As a social human being, we are so concerned about
people that we suppress the ‘real person’ in us. We care about other’s opinions
but never heed to the inner voice of our conscious. I hope that after reading
this book – Rusty Runs Away, you will definitely look out for your inner
self.
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