He started having symptons a few weeks after starting highschool at executive preprofessional, a very elite school. The book is a great way to introduce teens and young adults to the realities of depression because it is written from the experience of a teen. He is a writer, blogger, computer programmer and public speaker living in new york. Its kind of a funny story is a twist on the classic heros journey. The title of the book reflects the novels conversational tone, and indeed. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is determined to succeed at life which means getting into the right. I ts kind of a funny story by ned vizzini is a 2006 novel about craig gilner, a 15yearold boy who struggles with depression craig is a high school. I was wondering anyone had any other suggestions for books like it so i could hopefully try those out since ive found myself in another episode. With keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, dana devestern. Its kind of a funny story, by ned vizzini the new york times. Its kind of a funny story miramax books outros livros magazine. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini audiobook.
An almost insulting story about mental health with stereotypical insane characters and a boy who goes from planning suicide to being practically cured in just one fiveday stay at a mental hospital, while being quite the mary sue at the same time. Craig gilner is 15 years old, and suffers from depression. It s kind of a funny story by vizzini, ned, 198120. Dec 25, 20 its kind of a funny story is about a teen spending a week in mental institution after considering suicide. Its kind of a funny story is about fifteen yearold craig who suffers from depression and after having suicidal thoughts, calls a.
Its kind of a funny story has some wonderful actors and despite having some typical elements of boy and girl romcom cheese, this movie errs on the side of deep seated sorrow. During craigs five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini goodreads. It s amiable, and it does a surprisingly good job of sidestepping psych ward comedy cliches, but given its talented cast and directors, it s kind of a funny story should be more than just mildly. Its kind of a funny story, by ned vizzini the storygraph. The storygraph is an affiliate of the featured links. Books like its kind of a funny story about 2 years ago i read its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini and it really helped me deal with a depressive episode i was in.
Parents need to know that its kind of a funny story deals with teen depression and suicide, and is based on author ned vizzinis five. It s about 15yearold craig gilner, who attends a prestigious college prep school that will set him on his way to the right college, the right law school. May 21, 2018 this is how the main character in ned vizzinis its kind of a funny story describes his depression. Craig is a highschool junior, in the gifted program, infatuated with his best friend s girl. Its kind of a funny story is a brutally honest contemporary following a teen who has a mental illness yep, its another one of those. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and ios and android devices. Craig gilner is 15 year s old, and suffer s from depression. Its kind of a funny story chapters 1 through 6 summary.
Laughter is one way to cope with pressure, and thats what ned vizzinis insightful and utterly authentic new novel is all about the insidious. Chapter one its so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself. Its a young adult novel narrated by craig gilner, who is 15 and suicidal. Rather than a knight setting off to slay a dragon, we meet craig, a high school student brave enough to confront his inner demons.
Loosely based on the personal experience of author ned vizzini, it follows the story of fifteenyearold craig gilner, whose depression and decision to end his life lands him in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital. They dont come out smooth and in conjunction with your brain the. It s kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults. Listen free to its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini. Depression depression is one of the major themes of this novel. When his clinical depression reaches rock bottom, craig checks himself into a local psychiatric ward.
Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, gives you a good look into how craig. Whats a 16yearold boy doing playing music and table tennis with adult psychiatric patients on a school day. The book was made into a successful movie with emma roberts and zach. Book report for its kind of a funny story its kind of a funny story ned vizzini mikayla petersen wednesday, may 3rd 20 its kind of a funny story is kind of a funny story. Vizzini begins its kind of a funny story in a manner that may surprise some readers. Oct 08, 2010 based on 29yearold writer ned vizzinis 2006 novel, its kind of a funny story is a semiautobiographical tale of how a teenager learns that the stresses of life, love and school are more conquerableor at least more manageablethan he thought.
The book received recognition as a 2007 best book for young adults from the american library association. All he does is sleep in his bed and when it is time for lunch he has his food brought to him in his room. I love the writing of this book, and find it relatable, without being too over. When he realizes he s suicidal, he checks himself into the psychiatric ward of a hospital, thinking theyll do an observation, help him, and send him home in time for school the next day. It is a story of encouragement, life, and the opposite of being alone. Its just a possibility, like its a possibility that i could turn to dust in the next instant and be disseminated throughout the universe as an omniscient consciousness. Its kind of a funny story official trailer youtube. In this new york cityset comedydrama, 16yearold craig keir gilchrist of united states of tara, stressed out from the demands of being a teenager, checks himself into a mental health clinic. As mais variadas edicoes, novas, seminovas e usadas pelo melhor preco. Oct 12, 2010 its kind of a funny story is an adaptation of the book by ned vizzini, following the story of a depressed teenager, craig, who gets admitted to the psychiatric ward of a hospital after having suicidal thoughts. For a novel about depression, its definitely a funny story. Ned vizzini, who himself spent time in a psychiatric hospital, has created a remarkably moving tale about the sometimes unexpected road to happiness. Feb 25, 2021 its kind of a funny story is told in the casual firstperson narration of craig gilner, a fifteenyearold boy.
A farewell to its kind of a funny story author the. His childhood is indeed described, but how his childhood relates to his depression is left up to the readers own interpretation. About 2 years ago i read its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini and it really helped me deal with a depressive episode i was in. The novel follows the life of a clinically depressed teenager, craig gilner. What could have made this a 4 or 5star listening experience for you. A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.
Mar, 2015 its kind of a funny story is a very good book and a sensitive, illuminating portrayal of mental illness. The main character is a young teen who, having some depression and suicidal dreams, decides to check himself into the hospital, basically insisting he be admitted. The main character, a 15yearold high school student under a ton of adolescent pressure, checks himself into a psychiatric ward after having suicidal thoughts. Sep 03, 2012 listen free to it s kind of a funny story audiobook by ned vizzini with a 30 day free trial. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback barnes. He started having sympton s a few weeks after starting highschool at executive preprofessional, a very elite school. The film stars keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, and viola davis. Drawing from his own struggles with mental health, neds novel is an honest expression of what it feels like to struggle through depression, anxiety.
What ned vizzinis its kind of a funny story taught me about. The question and answer section for its kind of a funny story is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Its kind of a funny story parts 1 and 2 summary and. Its kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by late american author ned vizzini. Naaah ned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today. However, it fails to live up to its title by treading the line between dark comedy and teen drama.
Listen free to its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini with. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. There, isolated from the crushing pressures of school and friends, craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety. Thats above and beyond everything else, and its not a mental complaint its a physical thing, like its physically hard to open your mouth and make the words come out.
However, fasss voice is strange, and i really disliked how he read the female dialog. Rather than easing into the darker aspects of his material, he confronts craigs suicidal and depressive tendencies from the first chapter on. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is determined to succeed at life which means getting into the right high school to get into the right. At nineteen, he had his first book published, teen angst.
Its kind of a funny story is about fifteen yearold craig who suffers from depression and after having suicidal thoughts, calls a suicide helpline and gets admitted into a psychiatric hospital. But out of the thousands already published, this one stood out because it was so well written. Jun 07, 2020 simply, its kind of a funny story is a wellwritten novel about a difficult subject. Its kind of a funny story miramax books com as melhores condicoes voce encontra no site do magalu. Its kind of a funny story disney books disney publishing.
Parents need to know that its kind of a funny story deals with teen depression and suicide, and is based on author ned vizzini s five days in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is determined to succeed at lifewhich means getting into the right high school to get into the. Ned vizzini is the author of it s kind of a funny story, be more chill, and teen angst. The synopsis sounds cringey, teenagery maybe even predictable but its not. Craigs depression is very much the forethought of the entire novel, written from craigs pov but it was extremely eyeopening to read abour how craig percieves. He is under the pressure of an exclusive, demanding school in manhattan, notsogreat friends and the ongoing sensation that he is a failure. Ned vizzini later died by suicide on december 19, 20. It s kind of a funny story setting ned vizzini this study guide consists of approximately 41 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of it s kind of a funny story. Books for teenagers are about either unrequited love, self transformation, vampireswhy. What i didnt find funny about its kind of a funny story. Ned vizzini, quote from it s kind of a funny story. Books like it s kind of a funny story include the perks of being a wallflower, an abundance of katherines, the outsiders, looking for alaska, thirteen reasons why.
Books similar to it s kind of a funny story it s kind of a funny story. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is det. Its kind of a funny story is a book about a boy who is struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Its kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults. As most teen novels involve love this book also has a pinch of teen romance. I think if the language were more vibrant or craig was more interesting, then i might have liked it s kind of a funny story. Oct 08, 2010 its kind of a funny story 2010 imdb directed by anna boden, ryan fleck. The feeling is one that many people experience and can find themselves relating to. Its kind of a funny story is a 2010 american comedydrama film written and directed by anna boden and ryan fleck, an adaptation of ned vizzini s 2006 novel of the same name. In there, he meets a whole range of patients, suffering from different mental conditions. In theatres october 8, 2010like it s kind of a funny story on facebook. Its kind of a funny story ned vizzini estante virtual. Mar 21, 2006 it s kind of a funny story is a brutally honest contemporary following a teen who has a mental illness yep, it s another one of those. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in.
During craig s five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients. Craigs story shows that anyone, no matter their situation, can suffer with depression. Jun 06, 2011 its kind of a funny story is definitely a funny story. The book and movie its kind of a funny story highlight a teenagers journey through depression. Depression and suicide are certainly not lighthearted topics. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback.
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