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In this ambitious and accomplished novel, Vina Apsara, a beloved singer, is lost in a devastating earthquake, setting the stage for her story and that of Ormus Cama, her lover. Ormus's extraordinary life in music intertwines with his relentless quest to find Vina, narrated by Rai, Ormus's childhood friend and Vina's occasional lover. Rai's compelling voice, rich with stories, myths, and emotions, emerges as a central force in the narrative. As he recounts Ormus and Vina's epic romance, he also confronts his own truths, revealing human failings and immortal longings. Caught in the tumult of their era, Rai dares to pursue his own ambitions amidst the loves and conflicts of the age's deities. The world around them begins to tremble, with cracks appearing in reality itself, hinting at deeper abysses beneath the surface. This gripping tale is a bold imaginative exploration of our evolving times, engaging with the complexities of East and West, and reinterpreting the myth of Orpheus. It weaves together themes of love, death, and rock 'n' roll, blending high and low culture, comedy, and passion into a vibrant narrative.
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The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Salman Rushdie
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- The Ground Beneath Her Feet
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Salman Rushdie
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 592
- ISBN10
- 0224044192
- ISBN13
- 9780224044196
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Romance, Religious Topics, Music Theme, Love, Family, Friendship, Suspense, Folklore & Mythology, Death, England, Society, Mythology, Literary Fiction, Great Britain, English Literature, London, India, Magical Realism, Mothers, Breakup, separation, Jealousy, Rock, Singers, Music Composers, Reason, Bombay, Hysterical Realism
- First published
- 1999
- Original title
- The Ground Beneath Her Feet
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- In this ambitious and accomplished novel, Vina Apsara, a beloved singer, is lost in a devastating earthquake, setting the stage for her story and that of Ormus Cama, her lover. Ormus's extraordinary life in music intertwines with his relentless quest to find Vina, narrated by Rai, Ormus's childhood friend and Vina's occasional lover. Rai's compelling voice, rich with stories, myths, and emotions, emerges as a central force in the narrative. As he recounts Ormus and Vina's epic romance, he also confronts his own truths, revealing human failings and immortal longings. Caught in the tumult of their era, Rai dares to pursue his own ambitions amidst the loves and conflicts of the age's deities. The world around them begins to tremble, with cracks appearing in reality itself, hinting at deeper abysses beneath the surface. This gripping tale is a bold imaginative exploration of our evolving times, engaging with the complexities of East and West, and reinterpreting the myth of Orpheus. It weaves together themes of love, death, and rock 'n' roll, blending high and low culture, comedy, and passion into a vibrant narrative.