You know what's really, really annoying? When you write a review and then a baby comes and plays with the mouse and BAM! It's just gone. 
 Anyway, the gist of the previous review was this: Bruiser is a fantastic book. I love it so much. So much so, that I'm really willing to give another high rating today. A sincere high rating at that. 
 You see, this is a book that I firmly believe should be taught in either Grade nine or ten. If I'd been allowed to read Bruiser instead of The Chrysalids then I would have been a happier high-schooler. I probably would have learned just as much if not more. 
 The thing with Neal Shusterman is that he has this bizarre grasp on human nature that makes his characters ring true. His characters are all so deep, so real, and relatable in many ways, both good and bad. 
 The premise of this book is bizarre and fascinating. We have the Bruiser, as he's known to the school. He's been voted most likely to get the death penalty, he's huge and hulking, he doesn't talk much to people, and quite frankly, no one really wants to brave talking to him either. Except for Bronte, the girl who takes in strays and tries to fix-all, usually failing in her efforts. Naturally her twin brother, Tennyson, isn't a fan of his sister taking an interest in the Bruiser, but soon things start to change. Impossible things start happening, things that can't be explained rationally. Pains and hurts start to vanish, and things can only be traced back to Brewster Rawlins. 
 We have four different perspectives in this book. First, of Tennyson, then his twin sister Bronte, her boyfriend Brewster, and lastly Brew's little brother, Cody. Each voice is distinct and unique, which is just one more little thing that impressed me. I never had to wonder who's chapter it was, because I could always tell by the writing style and the narrative voice. Brewster speaks, of all things, in free verse. Honestly, this took a bit of getting used to, but after I did get used to it, I really loved the effect. 
 Tennyson's voice, though! It's so clear and so... perfect. It was spot on (as were Bronte's and Cody's, but Tennyson's just was extra great.) 
 If I make this review drag on longer, I'll just rave more and more and start not making sense. Let it suffice to say this: The plot is crazy, well-executed, and well-paced. The themes are interesting, poignant, and relatable. The characters are three-dimensional, deep, also relatable. The writing flows and shows such talent. Basically, you should go read this book for two reasons. One, it's fantastic. Two, it's Neal Shusterman and maybe it will give you cause to pick up his other books which are also fantastic.