A review by beautifulpaxielreads
Benevolence by Julie Janson

Did not finish book.

Not really my cup of tea, despite the importance of the subject.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Gun violence

This book is set during the early period of the white invasion and settlement in Australia, and the institutionalised racism and effects of colonialism on First Nations people. Period-typical attitudes abound.