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Better Angels
註釋A refreshing and daring delve into the core of racial tension, prejudice and issues of inequality, present, though hidden throughout the South today. In this tension filled, soul- searing novel, the author, Pam Rhodes, vibrantly describes the turmoil caused by a racially motivated murder as seen through the eyes of a disabled Southern woman by colorfully depicting the vices of her neighbors and drawing upon an intimate imaginary relationship with Abraham Lincoln. Despite its rich Southern theme, it deals with a necessity effecting vast regions: the need for independence and self-integrity. With its haunting atmosphere and controversial scenes, Better Angels is sure to cause more than a whisper among its readers.