Hunchback

Hunchback is a groundbreaking debut novel by a celebrated author that presents a defiant and darkly humorous exploration of life from the perspective of Shaka, a young woman living in a care home near Tokyo due to a congenital muscle disorder. Despite her physical limitations, Shaka’s spirited mind leads her to engage in a variety of bold pursuits, including online learning and publishing explicit fantasies. When she makes an audacious tweet offering money for a sperm donor, the unexpected acceptance by her new nurse triggers transformative events that challenge her identity and autonomy. Celebrated for its candid portrayal of disability and power, this feminist narrative emphasizes the right to self-determination in a society that often imposes constraints.