First published 2018
Chance, a simple-minded gardener, lives a quiet life in the home of a wealthy man. When his employer dies, Chance is forced out into the world, wandering the streets of Washington, D.C. Mistaken for a brilliant political pundit, he is thrust into the spotlight, his blank stares and vague platitudes captivating audiences. As Chance's fame skyrockets, those around him scheme to exploit his unknowing celebrity. But Chance remains steadfast, content to tend to his garden, unaware of the maelstrom he has inadvertently created.
Genres: fiction, satire, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, mistaken-identity
Setting: Washington D.C.
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
184 pages · Paperback · Louisiana Museum of Modern Art