This book combines the best traits of comic book storytelling and novel storytelling and puts the readers in the perspective not of the superhero, but of one of us readers. It's the story of Darius Logan, a boy, made criminal by circumstance and given a second chance in a program of the same name. In Second Chance he gets an opportunity to work with the superheroes he's idolized all his life and make something of himself. However, certain things are not working in his favor and he'll have to do all he can to keep in the program, out of trouble and fight against a growing threat.
Walker has created a vivid world miraculously fleshing out a full superhero universe in one novel. For the few flaws...I found it odd that there were a few, (a least one) inexplicable instances that story switched from Darius' perspective to that of another character; it was distracting and pointless to the crux of the story. Also Darius while it's debatable how likable Darius is, (I found him quite childish and whiney), it's easy to empathize with his awe and amazement, to feel his burdens and to experience his journey. And where Darius could get tedious, the other characters were more than fabulous. Walker also successfully created an odious villain, almost unbearable to read for the frustration he created.
I'm hoping to see more from this world Walker has created.
All in all he's reminisce of Jason Todd...in a good way. And for anyone who loves superhero comics and novels, this book is totally worth it. Book Details
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