Its kind of a funny story npr coverage of its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini. Its kind of a funny story was better than i was expecting. Heck, anyone who knows anyone or knew someone who had a. Books similar to its kind of a funny story its kind of a funny story. Jul 12, 2011 its kind of a funny story is a great read. Its kind of a funny story may seem like an odd title for a book with such weighty themes as adolescent depression and suicidal ideation. At nineteen, he had his first book published, teen angst. Filled with issues that plague a large number of teens today, the author has managed to take sensitive topics and deal with them in a humorous way that never seems disrespectful. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are aaron, nia. Apr 03, 2007 like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high school as the ticket to his future. The book received recognition as a 2007 best book for young adults from the american library association.
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. 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. In the early stages of the story, craig discusses his small circle of friends, his mostly typical childhood, and his problems with stress and depression. Pdf its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini free. This book just did it for me and led me to read all his other books as well, theyre so good. The feeling is one that many people experience and can find themselves relating to. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. Jun 06, 2011 its kind of a funny story was also made into the movie, which i enjoyed as well. Its the story of 15yearold craig, a high school freshman who collapses under the pressures of a demanding school, sexual desire, jealousy, and party drugs.
Its kind of a funny story may seem like an odd title for a book with such weighty themes as adolescent depression and suicidal ideation, until you recall the last time you burst out laughing. Sep 03, 2012 ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is determined to succeed at lifewhich means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job. Even though the movie sped up the pace at the beginning, it delved deeper into some of the characters, fleshing them out more than what the book described. With keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, dana devestern. Ned vizzini by amongtheshadows you can call me mell. Its kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzini. Jetzt its kind of a funny story nach hause oder ihre. The main character, a 15yearold high school student under a ton of adolescent pressure, checks himself into a psychiatric ward after having suicidal thoughts. Its kind of a funny story is an interesting, kind of strange exploration of depression and suicide.
Jun 18, 20 this feature is not available right now. Its kind of a funny story is a twist on the classic heros journey. During craigs five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients. Book rating 26 narrator rating its kind of a funny story. Dec 25, 20 its kind of a funny story is about a teen spending a week in mental institution after considering suicide. Drawing from his own struggles with mental health, neds novel is an honest expression of what it feels like to struggle through depression, anxiety. It was released in the united states on october 8, 2010, and received mixed to positive. Whats a 16yearold boy doing playing music and table tennis with adult psychiatric patients on a school day. 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. I love how this book represents a very accurate depiction of depression. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by ned vizzini. Its kind of a funny story is the tale of teenager craig gilner who wants nothing more to succeed and make money in life. 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.
Chapter one its so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself. They dont come out smooth and in conjunction with your brain the. But once craig aces his way into manhattan s executive preprofessional high school, the pressure becomes unbearable. Having read a lot of these ya mental health books, ive started to notice this really annoying reoccurring theme of pretentiousness, so it was nice to find one thats a bit more downtoearth with a main character who just seems like an average guy who anybody can identify with. Its kind of a funny story was also made into the movie, which i enjoyed as well. Craig is a highschool junior, in the gifted program, infatuated with his best friends girl. Ned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book club pick, as well as one of entertainment weeklys top ten books for 2004. A farewell to its kind of a funny story author the. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini free download. Buy a cheap copy of its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini. Naaah ned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today. Mental illness is not something to dismiss, its life threatening, and this book showcases this in such an amazing way which needs to. When he realizes hes suicidal, he checks himself into the psychiatric ward of a hospital, thinking theyll do an observation, help him, and send. Its kind of a funny story audiobook by ned vizzini.
I think if the language were more vibrant or craig was more interesting, then i might have liked its kind of a funny story. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in. Jun 18, 2006 its kind of a funny story may seem like an odd title for a book with such weighty themes as adolescent depression and suicidal ideation, until you recall the last time you burst out laughing. Never have i wanted to laugh at a characters cynical humour while wanting to cry over the bleakness of his life. Free download or read online its kind of a funny story pdf epub book. 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. I dont see what the big deal is about what happened. Ned vizzini began writing for the new york press at the age of fifteen. The film stars keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, and viola davis. Rather than a knight setting off to slay a dragon, we meet craig, a high school student brave enough to confront his inner demons. Nov 17, 2014 its kind of a funny story this book was fantastic. What could have made this a 4 or 5star listening experience for you.
When the story begins craig his hanging out with his friends ronny, aaron, and nia. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is det. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 444 pages and is available in paperback format. Ive never really seen anything remotely like it its definitely a book that would appeal to boys, with craigs dryly hilarious way of looking at the world. 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. Ned vizzini later died by suicide on december 19, 20. Craig is a highschool junior, in the gifted program, infatuated with his best friend s girl. Mar 21, 2006 its kind of a funny story was better than i was expecting. During craig s five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients.
The book received recognition as a 2007 best book for young adults from the american library association a film adaptation, directed by anna boden and ryan fleck, was. But apparently someone does think its a big deal because here i am. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback. A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.
Anyone dealing with any kind of mental illness needs to read this. Though its obviously not written for adults, it has some adult contentlanguage includes one or two fbombs, btch, etc. Its kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults. When his clinical depression reaches rock bottom, craig checks himself into a local psychiatric ward. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. Its amiable, and it does a surprisingly good job of sidestepping psych ward comedy cliches, but given its talented cast and directors, its kind of a funny story should be more than just mildly.
Its kind of a funny story ist ein 2006 erschienener. Movie posted by hope alexandra on august 7, 2015 warning. In order to be able to adequately discuss the differences and similarities between a book and its visual counterpart, i must reveal certain aspects of the book. 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 days in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital. The book was made into a successful movie with emma roberts and zach. It also helped that the characters in the movie were cast very well. Its kind of a funny story, ned vizzini, robert fass, teentough topics, teen, tantor media, 8.
Listen to its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini at. Naaahned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book club pick, as well as one of entertainment weekly s top ten books for 2004. 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 a 2010 american comedydrama film written and directed by anna boden and ryan fleck, an adaptation of ned vizzinis 2006 novel of the same name. The book and movie its kind of a funny story highlight a teenagers journey through depression. Find this book add to reading list please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. The books eye is on the humorous and its ear catches the way teens, a middleclass new york family, hospital staffers, and phychiatric patients talk and interact. Free download its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini epub file on your apple android kindle device. Apr 03, 2007 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. This is how the main character in ned vizzinis its kind of a funny story describes his depression. Its kind of a funny story tells the story of craig gilner, a new york high school student who serves as the novels narrator.
Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini goodreads. As aarons best friend, craig has a lot of influence on him. I was emotionally invested and, more so, emotionally torn. In there, he meets a whole range of patients, suffering from different mental conditions. Its kind of a funny story, my new favorite book, is a quirky and honest read that comes with a very unique narrator. Heck, anyone who knows anyone or knew someone who had a mental illness or saw. Its kind of a funny story is a very good book and a sensitive, illuminating portrayal of mental illness.
Argenon hospital dawn craig locks his bike to a rack in front of an illuminated emergency room sign. Its kind of a funny story, by ned vizzini the new york times. Naaahned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book club pick, as well as one of entertainment weeklys top ten books for 2004. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high school as the ticket to his future. Determined to succeed at lifewhich means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right jobcraig studies night and day to ace the entrance exam, and does. 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.
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