Rusty, a lonely teenager, feels like an outsider in Dehradun from "summary" of THE ROOM ON THE ROOF by Ruskin Bond
Rusty, with his fair hair and blue eyes, stood out in the crowded lanes of Dehradun. The locals, with their dark hair and skin, often stared at him with curiosity. He felt like a foreigner in his own town, disconnected from the people around him. His loneliness weighed heavy on his young shoulders, making him yearn for a sense of belonging. Walking through the bustling marketplaces, Rusty couldn't help but notice the groups of friends laughing and chatting animatedly. He longed to be a part of those vibrant circles, to share in their camaraderie and joy. But he always found himself on the outside, looking in with a mixture of envy and longing. Even at school, Rusty struggled to fit in. His classmates, with their shared history and experiences, seemed to have formed impenetrable bonds that he could never quite...
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