Hunchback is a short novel which focuses on disability, sexuality and the art of storytelling. Shaka Izawa, our protagonist, has congenital muscle disorder and spine curvature. She lives in a care home, spending most of her day studying and writing. Ichikawa mixes different genres and motives, taking inspiration from common tropes present in Japanese modern literature. I really enjoyed reading Shaka's thoughts and feelings, especially her critiques against our ableist society. Even though the book is quite short, it's very engaging. At times the experience can be uncomfortable (because of the in-depth description of sex scenes), but overall it's a thought-provoking read. Consider checking this out!  

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