1916: The Blog

"e;Delivers plenty of laughs...A smart, layered satire for historians and cultural critics alike."e; - Kirkus Reviews"e;A lot of books predict the future; "e;1916: The Blog"e; 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."e; - Davy Rothbart, FOUND Magazine, This American Life"e;Christian Schneider's 1916: The Blog is 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."e; - Jim Geraghty, National ReviewA lively and humorous novel of alternate history, "e;1916: The Blog"e; 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 "e;internet,"e; Sebastian runs into early 20th-Century scams, snake oil salesmen, medical quacks, dating websites, and trolls, all with hilarious consequences.