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seh_c109's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
like all neal shusterman novels, this one focuses on an aspect of human nature and the human condition that gets you to take a closer look at your inner self. i interpreted bruiser to be about what it means to be empathetic towards others and that sometimes sacrifices must be made. the flip side of the message about the necessity of sacrifices, is that boundaries are also necessary and you must allow people to fight their own battles.
overall, very well written novel with an interesting storyline and characters. not my favorite from neal shusterman, but still very good.
overall, very well written novel with an interesting storyline and characters. not my favorite from neal shusterman, but still very good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
syd991's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
After buying this book second hand, and having it sit on my shelf for ages, I finally picked it up.
I could not have possibly made a better decision. I was in such dire need of a fast-paced book, and this was exactly that. The story moves so quickly, and the characters all have such vibrant exciting voices, that it was almost impossible to put down. I finished it in two sittings, and the short chapters (And by short, I mean short!) made this book easy to fly through.
Highly recommend for a quick, easy read. The story is so amazing, and incredibly well-written. Despite this, please check the content warnings before you read!
I could not have possibly made a better decision. I was in such dire need of a fast-paced book, and this was exactly that. The story moves so quickly, and the characters all have such vibrant exciting voices, that it was almost impossible to put down. I finished it in two sittings, and the short chapters (And by short, I mean short!) made this book easy to fly through.
Highly recommend for a quick, easy read. The story is so amazing, and incredibly well-written. Despite this, please check the content warnings before you read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Violence, Alcohol, Child abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Car accident and Cancer
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