# Hunchback

Source: https://inprose.co.uk/book/9780241700785

- Author: Saou Ichikawa, Ichikawa, Saō
- ISBN-13: 9780241700785
- Published: 2025
- Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited
- Pages: 112

## Synopsis

LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2025  Born with a congenital muscle disorder, Shaka Isawa has severe spine curvature and uses an electric wheelchair and ventilator. Within the limits of her care home, her life is lived online- she studies, she tweets indignantly, she posts outrageous stories on an erotica website. One day, a new male carer reveals he has read it all - the sex, the provocation, the dirt. Her response? An indecent proposal...  Written by the first disabled author to win Japan's most prestigious literary award and acclaimed instantly as one of the most important Japanese novels of the twenty-first century, Hunchback is an extraordinary, thrilling glimpse into the desire and darkness of a woman placed at humanity's edge.  'Uproariously funny, unflinching, and merciless' Mariana Enriquez, author of The Dangers of Smoking in Bed  'Filled with unforgettable insight' Sayaka Murata, author of Convenience Store Woman

## FAQ

**Who wrote Hunchback?** Hunchback was written by Saou Ichikawa, Ichikawa, Saō.

**How long is Hunchback?** Hunchback is 112 pages — roughly 4 hours of reading at an average pace.

**When was Hunchback published?** Hunchback was first published in 2025 by Penguin Books, Limited.

## Reviews

- **Sarah (7.5/10)**: Hugely confronting, a bit uncomfortable at times but that’s kind of the point. I can see why people hate it (especially if “mucus” is an issue for them). The ending left me a bit like ??? But not in a good way