Double Wonderful

"Double Wonderful" (ISBN 0-9755799-2-4) is a comedic novel written by American writer John Swartzwelder, better known as a writer for the animated television series "The Simpsons". The novel was published in 2005.

The novel is full of one-liners and humorous situations, set in the town of Slackjaw, Kansas. "Double Wonderful" features a satirical look at the Western genre, involving the tourism business and merchandising, and the culture of fame. Swartzwelder's libertarianism also makes an appearance, as the government later move into Slackjaw and place taxes upon almost everything (including robberies, fiscal irresponsibility and faces).

"Double Wonderful" is preceded by Swartzwelder's first novel, "The Time Machine Did It" (2004, ISBN 0-9755799-0-8), and followed by a third book, "How I Conquered Your Planet" (2006, ISBN 0-9755799-4-0). All are published by Kennydale Books.

Trivia

* The mayor of Slackjaw is "Honest John" Turley, whose last name rhymes with Burly, the last name of Swartzwelder's main character from his preceding novel, "The Time Machine Did It".