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by Owen King

After college professor Cass receives an intriguing student response to an art assignment about human connection, she considers the hidden selfish desires behind acts of kindness toward strangers. When she shows the submission to her brother Glen, the pair reflect on their own dysfunctional family and unfulfilled personal lives.

44 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2018

About the author

I'm the author of the novels The Curator and Double Feature, We're All In This Together: A Novella and Stories, co-editor (with John McNally) of the anthology Who Can Save Us Now, and co-author (with Mark Poirier) of the graphic novel Intro to Alien Invasion. I also co-wrote the novel Sleeping Beauties with Stephen King. My most recent work is the ongoing comic book series Self Help, co-written with Jesse Kellerman and illustrated by Mariana Ignazzi.

My wife is the beautiful and mysterious Kelly Braffet. She has written five wonderful books, and the newest is The Broken Tower.

Here are what a couple of my favorite authors were nice enough to say about Double Feature:

“What a kinetic, joyful, gonzo ride—Double Feature made me laugh so loudly on a plane that I had to describe the plot of Sam's Spruce Moose of a debut film (it stars a satyr) to my seatmate by way of explanation. Booth and Sam are an unforgettable Oedipal duo. A book that delivers walloping pleasures to its lucky readers.” - Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia!

“Sharp, hilarious, and irreverent, Double Feature is not only a love-letter to cinema, but also a moving exploration of what it means to be an artist. This novel is brilliant, and Owen King is a magician.” - Lauren Groff, author of Fates and Furies and Arcadia

Reviews

[Chrysten Lofton · Rating 5 out of 5]

5.0⭐ Genuinely Wholesome

People that are kind to their inferiors never get their stories told. And they’re too good to tell on themselves. Owen shined a spotlight on what it means to have values and humanity while navigating through a sour society. I also felt like the characters weren’t perfect themselves, and that made them so real. Great work.

- 📚☕♥

[Ken Jensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Odd little story

Reminds me of why I liked Double Feature. Quirky characters and a flow to the story that makes it enjoyable even though there is no conflict.

[Suzette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story is a tasty snack full of wonderful turns of phrase and an interesting premise. I’m glad I read it and wish it was included in a collection so I could read 10 more written just as well.

[Albert Dubreuil · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a sharp and relatable read from one of my favorite authors. It nicely sums up some of the struggle we face in the social media timeline. Give it a read if you love yourself! (If not, then maybe Save Yourself, instead?)