What is the setting of Bruiser by Neal Shusterman?

Bruiser is set in a moderate sized university town. The main characters are all teenagers, except for Cody who is only eight. For this reason, much of the book takes place in the local high school or the homes of the main characters.

The setting of this novel works well with the plot because it is simply what it is intended to be, a background to a compelling story. The setting has little to no impact on the overall plot of the story. However, the setting does support the motivations and actions of the characters by reinforcing the world of high school that most of the main characters live in. Hence, the setting of the novel works well with the plot.