Complicity

Book Review

«Complicity» by Iain Banks is a novel where the dark poetry of crime intertwines with the restless rhythm of modern life. The author masterfully constructs a narrative in which journalist Cameron Colley is drawn into a series of mysterious murders, each echoing his own thoughts and actions. Banks plays virtuoso games with perspective: the story is told alternately from the protagonist’s point of view and that of the unknown killer, creating an atmosphere of anxious uncertainty and inner tension. Critics note that the novel is infused with social satire and subtle irony, while Banks’s language is rich in detail, sharp and precise as a scalpel. «Complicity» not only captivates with its dynamic plot but also compels readers to reflect on the nature of guilt, responsibility, and moral compromise. This is a work where cruelty and compassion, cynicism and hope collide in the relentless whirlpool of contemporary reality, leaving the reader with a sense of uneasy aftertaste and a desire to reconsider their own boundaries.