Being There by Jerzy Kosiński

Being There

Jerzy Kosiński

118 pages • first pub 1970 (view editions)

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A reader who savors sharp, satirical explorations of modern culture's obsession with media and superficiality, wrapped in a deceptively simple narrative.

Description

The story of Chauncey Gardiner - Chance, an enigmatic but distinguished man who emerges from nowhere to become an heir to the throne of a Wall Street tycoon, a presidential policy adviser, and a media icon. Truly "a man without qualities," Chance'...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 1,167 reviews

Moods

funny: 74%

reflective: 52%

lighthearted: 42%

adventurous: 11%

inspiring: 11%

dark: 10%

sad: 10%

hopeful: 8%

mysterious: 5%

informative: 3%

relaxing: 3%

challenging: 1%

Pace

59% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

24% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
51% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

9% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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