The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

The Wasp Factory

Iain Banks with Peter Kenny

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fiction horror literary challenging dark medium-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 7,334 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 49%
mysterious 44%
challenging 39%
sad 16%
reflective 13%
funny 12%
emotional 11%
adventurous 8%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 26%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 29% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.51

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