Bruiser

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Shusterman is usually a good read, and this book was no exception. The story is that of Bruiser, real name: Brewster Rawlins. Bruiser, who is voted the boy "most likely to receive the death penalty" in eighth grade is going out with Bronte, Tennyson's twin sister, much to Tennyson's dismay. When Tennyson confronts Bruiser about the situation, he finds himself agreeing with his sister that the Bruiser is misunderstood. The twins soon discover an amazing ability Bruiser has of absorbing the pain of others. The ability is only manifest when the Bruiser likes someone. When Bruiser finds himself liking Bronte and Tennyson, his painful life becomes happier, but more painful at the same time. The story is told from the viewpoint of Tennyson, Bronte, Bruiser and his little brother Cody, with each having a distinctive voice. The story should easily interest girls and boys 8th grade and above, and maybe some 7th graders.



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