BRUISER

BRUISER is about a teen with the power to absorb pain and sorrow from people he loves. The ensemble cast is the perfect choice for a story told from four very different points of view. The narrators complement each other, and the transitions between them are seamless. Nick Podehl, as Tennyson, begins the story, and his presentation of the different characters is spot-on. When Kate Rudd begins her narration, her character fits right in. Luke Daniels, as Brewster, performs his part with an intense lyrical quality. Although Laura Hamilton presents only three chapters, their impact is enormous—she perfectly captures the innocence and country twang of Bruiser’s little brother. All the narrators bring out the humanity of their characters. G.G. 2012 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2011]