The Transcript is a philosophical novel in which the corporeal, traditionally notorious for its obscurity, gets invested with tactile 'transparency.' Love acquires the power to permeate the lover's flesh in not only tangible but also legible ways-a Braille of sorts exclusively for private, non-repeatable use. So, could the object of love surface on the lover's skin in the form of a virtual script? It depends on the quality of the contact. The touch...