Glyph

Meet Ralph, an infant prodigy whose intellectual prowess far outstrips his physical limitations. From his crib, he devours an entire library, from Swift to Auden, philosophy to trashy thrillers, even penning his own works in crayon. Despite his astonishing IQ of 475 and encyclopedic knowledge, Ralph maintains a self-imposed muteness, which he believes disqualifies him from true genius. Unfortunately for Ralph, the world disagrees. His extraordinary abilities attract unwanted attention, leading to a series of absurd abductions – first by a psychiatrist eager to quantify his brilliance, then by the Pentagon, which sees in him a valuable asset. Percival Everett's 'Glyph' is a darkly humorous and incisive satire, blending a thrilling plot with a deep dive into literary theory and poststructuralism, all through the eyes of one of literature's most uniquely compelling protagonists.