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Jill Blocker

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Historical Fiction, Classics, Young Adult

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Jill Blocker is a novelist and former journalist whose work poetically blends historical depth with emotional resonance.

Her critically acclaimed debut novel, “What was Beautiful and Good” (Was schön war und gut), follows the previously untold, inspiring true story of the beginnings of the Dada art movement.

Her work has appeared on The Daily Show, and in The Washington Post, MAINTENANT, The Star Press, TheSeattlePI.com , KOMO 4 NEWS and various international media outlets.

Originally from the U.S., she currently resides in Zürich, Switzerland.

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What was Beautiful and Good: A novel about the origins of the Dada art movement

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Was schön war und gut

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Jill Blocker and 1 other person liked Chris Corbett's review of What was Beautiful and Good: A novel about the origins of the Dada art movement: "This book is a wonderful tale of a woman whom overcomes immense challenges in the difficult time at the start of the first World War to stay true to her art and eventually finds a free place to express it (along with the love she was looking for!). E" Read more of this review »
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Jill Blocker liked Carol's review of What was Beautiful and Good: A novel about the origins of the Dada art movement: "In her footsteps When I read a book I become that person. I walked Emmys steps. I felt her joy, her pain. I covered the land with her. I traveled her journey. Now you should too. Your journey is about to begin. Thank you for this beautiful story. Enjo" Read more of this review »
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