The Wasp Factory

*The Wasp Factory* by Iain Banks is a dark, psychological novel about Frank, a disturbed young man living on a remote Scottish island. The story explores his bizarre rituals and complex mental state as he grapples with trauma, identity, and violence. Through Frank’s perspective, the book delves into themes of isolation, the nature of evil, and the effects of a troubled upbringing. It’s a provocative, often unsettling narrative that challenges the reader to consider the boundaries of morality and the human mind’s capacity for darkness.