Review: Another Great Read...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 25, 2012
Just finished Superbia 2 and all I can say is 'WOW'. This storyline is getting better with each book.Those who haven't read book one, Superbia, should. There you will find the history for some of the character interactions and the initial setup for this sequel. This is not to say that you cannot enjoy Superbia 2 on its own. But, if you are analytical like me... or 'anal' as my wife likes to tell me, you will want to immerse yourself into the richness of this modern day urban setting with its taut and tawdry sensibilities of real people, real cops and the citizens they seek to protect as well as those criminals they seek to protect us from.The author's background as both a career police officer and a detective shines through in a way only real knowledge can, subtly and a little at a time. It is the slight touches that tip the balances and not the full rush on attacks or violence that speaks true horror or evokes true compassion from our hearts. I believe that Bernard Schaffer does both these with great aplomb and can only imagine this series getting better, book by book. I for one look forward to it.The characters at times seem caricatures, but never stereotypical. It is hard not to imagine folks so. We all lampoon each other and most of us enjoy parody. Most of our comedy is made up of spoofing. This story does not spoof but it does have comical elements, those moments we all experience day to day that make us shake our heads and chuckle.I guess what I am really trying to say is that I am attracted to the humanity of these stories for they ring true in my own experiences and there is little fantasy about them.If you are looking for a fast-paced behind the scenes look into the daily lives of local law enforcement with all of its greatness and ugliness, read this book and its predecessor. If you are looking for a quick heroic thrillfest, you might be less inclined.I give this book my highest rating and regard. I plan on rereading it again soon. Buy it and enjoy.