Sunday, September 30, 2012

My Latest Book Reviews

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman
Genre:  Realistic with a paranormal twist
Overall rating: 4



Summary:  "There’s a reason why Brewster can’t have friends – why he can’t care about too many people. Because when he cares about you, things start to happen. Impossible things that can’t be explained. I know, because they're happening to me."

When Brontë starts dating Brewster “Bruiser” Rawlins – the guy voted “Most Likely to Get the Death Penalty” her twin brother, Tennyson, isn’t surprised. But then strange things begin to occur. Tennyson and Brontë’s scrapes heal unnaturally fast, and cuts disappear before their eyes. What at first seems like their good fortune turns out to be more than they bargained for…much more.


Review: Being a huge fan of Neal Shusterman, I have to say that this book is quite different from his other books. Although different, I still very much enjoyed the premise and it definitely kept me reading. The story is told from the perspective of the different characters portrayed in the book. Each tell their own story in a touching portrayal of their own thinking. Although a good read, it was at times repetitive.


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