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1916 the Blog|Christian M. Schneider

1916 the Blog : A Book of Humor

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"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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780692044476
  • ISBN-10: 0692044477
  • Publisher: Pelham Press
  • Publish Date: November 2018
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5.25 x 0.57 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.63 pounds
  • Page Count: 272

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