The Wasp Factory (novel)

*The Wasp Factory* by Iain Banks is a dark psychological novel about Frank, a teenage boy living on a remote Scottish island. It explores his disturbed mind, including violent impulses and eccentric rituals, as he seeks to understand his identity and past. The story reveals unsettling family secrets and delves into themes of death, obsession, and the nature of evil. Through Frank’s perspective, the novel challenges perceptions of morality and sanity, creating a provocative exploration of human psychology and the impact of environment and trauma on behavior.