"Hunchback," a novel by Japanese author Saou Ichikawa, is rapidly gaining international recognition, earning nominations for several major Western literary awards despite being the writer's first published book.Ichikawa, who relies on a ventilator and electric wheelchair due to an incurable congenital muscle disorder, has drawn praise from critics who describe the novel's global rise as an "unprecedented achievement."In a written interview with Kyodo News in October, Ichikawa said she hoped the book would challenge assumptions surrounding disability. "I would be happy if I could stick a lit…READ FULL ARTICLE
