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A mute infant, Ralph, who can read complex philosophical treatises and compose stories even while in the crib, is hailed as a child prodigy by his parents. Though he does not consider himself genius, his extraordinary abilities attract a range of menacing figures: Dr. Steimmel, a psychiatrist who first evaluates him; her assistant Dr. Boris; Dr. Davis and her illicit chimp program; and the covert agent Nanna, who all seek to control him. During an expansive, country‑wide pursuit, Ralph, who cannot drive and misses his mother, devolves into a “Defense Stealth Operative” and begins to contemplate theories of literary form. His reflections lead him to unusual conclusions, suggesting that even an infant might hold unique insights.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Percival L. Everett
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