A review by jclemons
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

dark reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A bit slower than my normal read. Unsettling look into a kid's mind. Enjoyed the contrast of parental vs child emotion and progress of adult relationships with parents. Pretty dark sad content. You can see why it was controversial when it came out. Fascinating depiction of the actual factory of wasps.