Bruiser - Neal Shusterman

Bruiser

By Neal Shusterman

  • Release Date: 2010-06-29
  • Genre: Family & Relationships in Young Adult Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 148 Ratings
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Description

The New York Times bestselling author of Challenger Deep, Neal Shusterman, delivers a suspenseful, eloquent, and thrilling novel that you won't be able to stop thinking about after you've put it down.  

Tennyson is not surprised, really, when his family begins to fall apart, or when his twin sister, Brontë, starts dating the misunderstood bully, Brewster (or The Bruiser, as the entire high school calls him). Tennyson is determined to get to the bottom of The Bruiser's reputation, even if it means gearing up for a fight. Brontë, on the other hand, thinks there's something special underneath that tough exterior. And she's right…but neither she nor Tennyson is prepared for the truth of what lies below the surface.

Told through Tennyson, Brontë, and Bruiser's points of view, this dark, twisting novel explores friendship, family, and the sacrifices we make for the people we love.

A Texas Lone Star Reading List selection
A Book Page Top Ten Book of the Year
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
A Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice

Reviews

  • Such a good book

    5
    By Watsonson
    I had to read this for my Christianity class summer work. I thought I'd hate if because I expected it to be a Jesus-y after-school special of a book. But this book was awesome. It was well written and wasn't too heavy on the morals. Neal Shusterman did a good job on making teen fiction that was witty and non-mopey.

  • Amazing!

    5
    By KT613
    This book is absolutely amazing! It's not at all what I thought it would be. This is such a creative book filled with a twist you won't believe! Now one of my favorite books ever!

  • Awesome!!!!!!

    5
    By HelloooThere
    Bruiser is honestly, my FAVORITE book, EVER!!! By buying this book, you will not regret it. I read it, and I want to read it over and over again, but it wouldn't be the same because I already know what happens! Neal really stepped up the game on this one, personally I think its his best book yet, but I haven't read all of his books yet, but I'll be sure to do that as soon as possible! READ THIS BOOK!!!

  • Awesome

    5
    By Lax 3,000,000,000
    I could not put the book down. It was filled with suspense and I really enjoyed it. I definitely recommend it!!

  • College elementary education major

    3
    By Lewiskea
    I have read many of this authors books and this was probably my least favorite, although it wasn't too bad.

  • Great

    5
    By Jaida Steele
    Greatbook

  • Amazing

    5
    By rexroxmysox
    One of the best books I have read very interesting and creative

  • Bruiser is awesome

    5
    By Positive-K
    I like to read at night it helps me fall asleep but this book kept me up all night. I couldnt stop flipping the pages and reading. If you want a ruly amazing book this is it.

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