The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
The novel is a dark and disturbing tale of a 16-year-old boy named Frank who lives on a secluded island with his eccentric father. Frank, who has killed three children in his past, spends his time engaging in violent rituals and maintaining his "Wasp Factory," a barbaric contraption he uses for divination. The narrative takes a turn when his older brother, who is institutionalized, escapes and heads home, leading to shocking revelations about their family's past and Frank's identity.
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- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192-256
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
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- La Fábrica De Las Avispas
- Осиная фабрика
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 32nd on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 108th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 564th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 1687th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 50 Books That Defined Their Era (Guardian)
- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))