Benevolence by Julie Janson

Benevolence

Julie Janson

345 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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For perhaps the first time in novel form, Benevolence presents an important era in Australia’s history from an Aboriginal perspective. Told through the fictional characterisation of Darug woman Muraging (Mary James), Benevolence is a compelling st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

sad 87%
challenging 75%
informative 62%
reflective 62%
dark 50%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

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

3.61

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