A review by wisteriariaa
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

What a lackluster execution of an interesting premise.
Also the reveal that Frank was forced into being transgender by his father as an experiment and that’s why he’s a murderous psychopath is ridiculous. I’m not offended I just think it’s a dumb twist that adds nothing.