Marble Cake

by Scott Jason Smith

Have you ever wished you could glimpse into the lives of strangers - those anonymous faces passed in the produce aisle of the local supermarket, those shadows lurking behind the closed curtains of their homes? Would you be surprised by the rich mixture of personalities, the strange habits and the unexpected insecurities? Perhaps like you they're also baking blind, no recipe to follow. You might produce a perfect cake, or you might end up throwing the mix in the trash and starting again. And again. And again. Marble Cake, the debut graphic novel from acclaimed British author and artist Scott Jason Smith, cuts a -slice through everyday life and takes a bite out of the layers concealed beneath the icing, all told with the acerbic wit and keen eye of a truly exciting new creator.

Genres: Graphic Novels

108 pages, Paperback

Published June 20, 2019

About the author

Scott Jason Smith was born in South London in 1983, just before Christmas. He attended secondary school in Chatham, Kent and picked up an art degree from the University of East London. Scott’s comics have appeared in various anthologies, his first book, Marble Cake, was published by Avery Hill in 2019.

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A strange read .....

[Rex Hurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the type of story that can only be told in graphic novel form. Were it done in prose form, I would have been annoyed, here it is a pleasure to read. This story follows the narratives of several people living in the same neighborhood across a few days. Their stories are gripping, tinged with melancholy, and very real. The author has an ability to take ordinary situations and move them up to the level of high drama. The characters are skillfully fleshed out in only a few panels and you watch their triumphs and tragedy as they negotiate the confusing byways of modern life. The art is superb, adding depth and tone to the story perfectly. An excellent book for a rainy day.

[Shan · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Shell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melancholy slice of life