My first response to Salman Rushdie's "Ground Beneath Her Feet" was definitely mixed. I questioned the ways in which he attempts to link the mythology of diverse civilizations with the catastrophic modern world. He seems to almost make a farce out of classical mythology as he attempts to link characters who are so diverse as to be dynamic opposites. When I thought about it a little more, however, I realized that Rushdie's attempts were not in vain. The very nature of any said myth is supposed to constantly change, as contradictory as this sounds. Myths themselves may stay static, but their application to modern societies gives room for interpretation and manipulation. The brilliant ways in which Rushdie portrays his characters turn them into their own mythical presence. This magical transformation of "extraordinary" beings into mortals who live, suffer and die is truly ingenious on the part of Rushdie. The addition of music into the equation just enhances the "myth" that Rushdie actually creates. I would recommend this book to music and myth lovers alike. Others may find it to be a little too daring...but open to interpretation!