The Quarry

Brief Overview

In Ian Banks's novel «The Quarry», readers are drawn into a poignant story about the final days of Guy, a terminally ill man living with his autistic son Kit in a secluded house on the edge of a quarry. When old friends arrive to say their goodbyes and reminisce, long-standing grievances, secrets, and unspoken truths come to the surface. Amidst an atmosphere of impending loss and farewell, each character confronts their own fears, regrets, and search for meaning. Through witty dialogue, subtle observations, and profound reflections on life and death, Banks crafts a piercing portrait of human vulnerability, friendship, and the inevitability of parting.