1916 the Blog: A Book of Humor
1916 the Blog: A Book of Humor
"A lot of books predict the future; "1916: The Blog" actually predicts the past. A smart, observant satire with unexpected heart, it's the funniest book you'll read all year, depending on what year you read it." - Davy Rothbart, FOUND Magazine, This American Life.
"Christian Schneider's 1916: The Blog is a wildly inventive concept that mixes historical research, a keen eye for social satire, witty writing, and giggle-inducing humor... Offbeat, madcap, unpredictable and a whole lot of fun." - Jim Geraghty, National Review.
A lively and humorous novel of alternate history, 1916: The Blog tells the story of Sebastian, a low-level newspaper typist who in 1916 comes into possession of a futuristic connectivity machine. When he discovers this new "internet," Sebastian runs into early 20th-Century scams, snake oil salesmen, medical quacks, dating websites, and trolls, all with hilarious consequences.
Author: Christian M. Schneider
Publisher: Pelham Press
Published: 11/30/2018
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780692044476
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2019