Benevolence: A Novel by Julie Janson, Julie Janson
Benevolence: A Novel
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Julie Janson, Julie Janson
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Benevolence: A Novel

Julie Janson, Julie Janson

320 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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At ten years old, Muraging is given over to the Parramatta Native School by her father, where the missionaries call her Mary James, force her to abandon her culture and language, and teach her subjects they believe will save her soul: English, Chr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

sad 88%
challenging 66%
informative 66%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
tense 44%
emotional 33%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 22% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.66

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