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A well-to-do business family, whose members are torn apart by a turbulent father-son relationship shrouded in mistrust, suspicion, and contempt for one another – a result of the vagaries of the son's mind and its maladies – suffers silently. Well-wishers fear that Badri is suffering from a mental derangement, and is on the brink of wiping away his father, Siv ...more
A well-to-do business family, whose members are torn apart by a turbulent father-son relationship shrouded in mistrust, suspicion, and contempt for one another – a result of the vagaries of the son's mind and its maladies – suffers silently. Well-wishers fear that Badri is suffering from a mental derangement, and is on the brink of wiping away his father, Siv ...more
Paperback, Large print, 357 pages
Published
May 18th 2015
by Leadstart Publishing
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Review :- The Withering Banyan By Hyma Goparaju
Congratulations For ur debut book and Thanks to Author Paradise for counting me in your "Reviewer List"
I conducted a survey in my family to know how many of them are stress free or never felt lonely ?? Or how many believes that a person visiting a Psychiatrist is a total nut case and how many think its like "Defaming the families prestige and legacy"
And Trust me when i say that only 20% of my family members said that they are stress free or never ...more
Congratulations For ur debut book and Thanks to Author Paradise for counting me in your "Reviewer List"
I conducted a survey in my family to know how many of them are stress free or never felt lonely ?? Or how many believes that a person visiting a Psychiatrist is a total nut case and how many think its like "Defaming the families prestige and legacy"
And Trust me when i say that only 20% of my family members said that they are stress free or never ...more

A look into the modern Indian English fiction every now and then brings an apprehension about the quality of Indian English novels at the present time. While a number of novels are published every year, a large number of these disappoint you or do not leave any sort of impression on you. However, there are moments in life when one is grateful for giving you a ray of hope. And, surely reading ‘The Withering Banyan’ by Hyma Goparaju was one such moment for me. The rhythmic but powerful voice in th
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This story revolves around the story of a family whose most of the members are suffering from brain disorder which is genetically transferred.. in this disease people can easily interpret reality, in an abnormal manner..this book is basically written keeping in mind all the pros and cons of this disease and how mari family dealt with the situations..one of the member of this family was affected by this very same disease and the whole family started getting effective in continuity, which hampered
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A well-to-do business family, whose members are torn apart by a turbulent father-son relationship shrouded in mistrust, suspicion, and contempt for one another – a result of the vagaries of the son’s mind and its maladies – suffers silently. Well-wishers fear that Badri is suffering from a mental derangement, and is on the brink of wiping away his father, Siveswara’s hard-earned fame and fortune. Unaware of the boundless periphery of its affliction, descendants of the five-generation lineage are
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Plot:
The story is divided into two parts, one dealing with the present and other dealing with the past.
The Withering Banyan is the story of Marri Family in which many of the members are suffering with a genetically transferred brain disorder, Schizophrenia, in which people interpret reality abnormally, hallucinate and stay isolated. One of the members of this family got affected by it and the rest of the four generations inherit it from him. Till the four older generations, people preferred nam ...more
The story is divided into two parts, one dealing with the present and other dealing with the past.
The Withering Banyan is the story of Marri Family in which many of the members are suffering with a genetically transferred brain disorder, Schizophrenia, in which people interpret reality abnormally, hallucinate and stay isolated. One of the members of this family got affected by it and the rest of the four generations inherit it from him. Till the four older generations, people preferred nam ...more

Synopsis -
A well-to-do business family, whose members are torn apart by a turbulent father-son relationship shrouded in mistrust, suspicion, and contempt for one another- a result of the vagaries of the son's mind and its maladies - suffers silently. Well-wishers fear that Badri is suffering from a mental derangement, and is on the brink of wiping away his father, Siveswara's hard-earned fame and fortune. Unaware of the boundless periphery of its affliction, descendants of the five-generation li ...more
A well-to-do business family, whose members are torn apart by a turbulent father-son relationship shrouded in mistrust, suspicion, and contempt for one another- a result of the vagaries of the son's mind and its maladies - suffers silently. Well-wishers fear that Badri is suffering from a mental derangement, and is on the brink of wiping away his father, Siveswara's hard-earned fame and fortune. Unaware of the boundless periphery of its affliction, descendants of the five-generation li ...more

The story:
The story begins with a frightening incident where Natya’s mother smashes a large mirror and talks about killing a wicked woman. She is suffering from Schizophrenia. Natya is the daughter of Shraddha Devi who comes from the Marri family. The Marri family which is popular by the name Irram Sweet Makers was considered the best in the village. The fame of Irram Sweet House kept diminishing after the death of Natya’s great grandfather, Siveswara. Lack of proper funds and interest in busine ...more
The story begins with a frightening incident where Natya’s mother smashes a large mirror and talks about killing a wicked woman. She is suffering from Schizophrenia. Natya is the daughter of Shraddha Devi who comes from the Marri family. The Marri family which is popular by the name Irram Sweet Makers was considered the best in the village. The fame of Irram Sweet House kept diminishing after the death of Natya’s great grandfather, Siveswara. Lack of proper funds and interest in busine ...more

Book Name- The Withering Banyan
Author Name- Hyma Goparaju
Publisher- Frog Books
Pages- 357
Price- ₹295/$12
Blurb-
A well-to-do business family, whose members are torn apart by a turbulent father-son relationship shrouded in mistrust, suspicion, and contempt for one another- a result of the vagaries of the son's mind and its maladies - suffers silently. Well-wishers fear that Badri is suffering from a mental derangement, and is on the brink of wiping away his father, Siveswara's hard-earned fame an ...more
Author Name- Hyma Goparaju
Publisher- Frog Books
Pages- 357
Price- ₹295/$12
Blurb-
A well-to-do business family, whose members are torn apart by a turbulent father-son relationship shrouded in mistrust, suspicion, and contempt for one another- a result of the vagaries of the son's mind and its maladies - suffers silently. Well-wishers fear that Badri is suffering from a mental derangement, and is on the brink of wiping away his father, Siveswara's hard-earned fame an ...more

The withering banyan is a tale of rise of one Marri family to affluence and its gradual fall due to Schizophrenia – a brain disorder genetically passed along its four generations, which the members ignorantly interpret as madness, till Natya, the granddaughter of the Marri family, comes to the rescue of the family.
The tone of the prose is biographical. And the precise, elegant, and graceful writing of the author has nicely managed to convey the story. Also the author’s love for the language is c ...more
The tone of the prose is biographical. And the precise, elegant, and graceful writing of the author has nicely managed to convey the story. Also the author’s love for the language is c ...more

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This book deals with the stigma attached to mental disorders in Indian Societies. It’s true isn’t it? Going to a psychiatrist is still kept under wraps. If something is wrong with our physical body, we visit the said specialist….But if something is wrong with our brain, we need to hush it up.
The author has managed to highlight this fact beautifully in this book. It is a commendable efforts to not only tell a story, but also raise ...more
This book deals with the stigma attached to mental disorders in Indian Societies. It’s true isn’t it? Going to a psychiatrist is still kept under wraps. If something is wrong with our physical body, we visit the said specialist….But if something is wrong with our brain, we need to hush it up.
The author has managed to highlight this fact beautifully in this book. It is a commendable efforts to not only tell a story, but also raise ...more

" the Withering Banyan" by Hyma Goparaju ... few of days back I finished reading it ... and its really wonderful one with very interesting story, with an important social subject "schizophrenia" ..... and the other importantance of this book is ...she narrates the story in an exceptional manner that it creats intrest chapter by chapter till last 38.... with inclosure of lots and lots of much information of many things... we wish her heart fully to have many more from her pen.
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I sincerely thank the author Hyma Goparaju for sending me a copy through Goodreads giveaways.It's an interesting novel with awareness towards the mental disorders etc.The story also guides us through the developmental thought process of youth in those days.Schizophrenia was well explained.My English vocabulary also stepped up a higher by this novel.It's a wonderful read.I thank the author once again.
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This book is a perfect example of Social and Domestic Novel. First of all, I loved it as it is a full length novel. It is beautifully written and the aroma of words makes you nostalgic. The plot is really strong and the way characters are dealt is impeccable. Natya and Badri are the main protagonists and the story keeps you glued and yes, it takes time but after reading you end up with a big smile. The title fantastically justify the thought process of the novel.

An interesting but lengthy read, not for quick readers. (3/5)
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