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The Wasp Factory
Iain Banks' debut novel, The Wasp Factory, caused a storm of controversy when it was first published in 1984 and became an immediate classic
Iain Banks' momentous first novel, published in 1984 is being reissued with a new cover alongside other classic titles from the Abacus list in our 40th Anniversary year.
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'Two years after I killed Blyth I murdered my young brother Paul, for quite different reasons than I'd disposed of Blyth, and then a year after that I did for my young cousin Esmerelda, more or less on a whim. That's my score to date. Three. I haven't killed anybody for years, and don't intend to ever again. It was just a stage I was going through.'
Enter - if you can bear it - the extraordinary private world of Frank, just sixteen, and unconventional, to say the least.
The Wasp Factory offers a chilling glimpse into Frank's mind, a character whose motives and actions challenge norms and push the boundaries of morality. Embrace the intrigue and uncover what drives this young protagonist's disturbing past.
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Iain Banks' The Wasp Factory is met with acclaim for its originality, dark humour, and compelling storytelling, making it a remarkable debut novel. It balances gritty reality with surreal elements and surprises with astounding twists. Some reviews highlight its macabre and gothic qualities, while others praise its creative and often unsettling narrative, though the intense and bizarre content may not be for everyone.
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ISBN: 9780349139180
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 June 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Abacus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 124.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 206g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Iain Banks came to widespread and controversial public notice with the publication of his first novel, THE WASP FACTORY, in 1984. He has since gained enormous popular and critical acclaim for both his mainstream and his science fiction novels.
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