The Wasp Factory (novel by Iain Banks)

*The Wasp Factory* by Iain Banks is a dark, psychological novel about Frank, a troubled young man living on a remote Scottish island. He engages in disturbing rituals and has a complex, troubled psyche shaped by trauma and isolation. The story explores themes of identity, violence, and madness as Frank’s disturbed worldview unfolds, revealing unsettling truths about his past and motivations. The novel challenges perceptions of morality and normalcy, using intense symbolism and a tense narrative to delve into the mind of a deeply disturbed individual.