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The Wasp Factory

by Iain Banks

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First published: 1984
Pages: 182

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“The Wasp Factory” is the debut novel by Scottish writer Iain Banks, published in 1984. Set on a remote Scottish island, it’s narrated by Frank Cauldhame, a psychopathic teenager. Frank’s life revolves around bizarre rituals, weapons, and a mysterious invention called the Wasp Factory. Behind each numeral on its clock face lies a trap leading to ritualistic wasp deaths. As Frank grapples with his past, family secrets, and violence, the novel delves into themes of identity, cruelty, and isolation.

About the author

Iain Banks

Iain Menzies Banks was a Scottish author, writing mainstream fiction as Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M. Banks. His books have been adapted for theatre, radio, and television.