It rsquo s kind of a funny story save to list other books you might like. It is mostly based on the author, ned vizzinis, own experience in an adult psychiatric hospital. Ned vizzini, the author of its kind of a funny story, died last week at. Told from the firstperson perspective, the story follows teenage protagonist craig gilner as he seeks psychiatric help after a period of mental illness. Its kind of a funny story, by ned vizzini the new york times. In there, he meets a whole range of patients, suffering from different mental conditions. Book rating 26 narrator rating its kind of a funny story. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback barnes. It was released in the united states on october 8, 2010, and received mixed to positive.
Two years later, he was asked to write for the new york times magazine, and at the age of 19 he published teen. Brooklyn street night craig gilner 16, handsome, but awkward glides on his bike toward the brooklyn bridge. Parents need to know that this irreverent dramedy based on writer neil vizzinis young adult novel its kind of a funny story which costars offbeat comedian zach galifianakis and former tween star emma roberts will likely appeal to teens thanks to its relatable take on how overwhelming life and expectations can be when youre in high school. Craig is highly ambitious, spending his entire middle school career studying to get into an elite high school. 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. It stresses, sometimes too much, that mental illness is nobodys fault, so theres nobody to blame when someone ends up in the hospital.
He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are aaron, nia. Its kind of a funny story parts 1 and 2 summary and. Its kind of a funny story, ned vizzini 9780786851973. Its kind of a funny story ned vizzini, in my opinion, is one of the best teen fiction writers and this book is him at his very best. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 444 pages and is available in paperback format. 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. A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward. Its kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzini. Ned vizzini began writing for the new york press at the age of fifteen.
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. Its kind of a funny story disney books disney publishing. But this book was not depressing at all it was really funny and real. Craig gilner, the book s lead character, is a 15yearold boy who lives in brooklyn, ny with his.
Ned vizzini, quote from its kind of a funny story i should be a success and im not and other people younger people are. Just be warned that the book kind of spoils itself on the last page. He has to work twice as hard as his classmates just to get by. Craig quickly transitions from these ideas to observations of the more specific scene that begins part 1. Books similar to its kind of a funny story its kind of a funny story. Its about a teen, craig, whom is depressed and dreams about suicide. Pdf its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini free. Its kind of a funny story is a primer on the symptoms and remedial approaches to depression and other forms of mental illness.
The character developmenttraits is fantastic, you really feel like you know. Heck, anyone who knows anyone or knew someone who had a mental illness or saw. Like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high school as the ticket to his future. Listen to its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini at. Mar 21, 2006 its kind of a funny story was better than i was expecting. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini goodreads. But apparently someone does think its a big deal because here i am. In its kind of a funny story, most critics agreed that the book is believable and seems real. Like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high sc.
Buy a cheap copy of its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini. Its kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults. 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. Its kind of a funny story is about 15yrold new yorker, craig gilner. Jun 06, 2011 its kind of a funny story was also made into the movie, which i enjoyed as well. Its not really a comedy or drama and i didnt find it entertaining. Craig follows orders, checks himself in and thus begins a. Craig gilner is bicycling up to the entrance of a mental health clinic. Chapter one its so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself.
Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is det. Its kind of a funny story was better than i was expecting. During craigs five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients. Younger people than me are on tv and getting their lives in order. It also helped that the characters in the movie were cast very well. Its kind of a funny story was also made into the movie, which i enjoyed as well. Argenon hospital dawn craig locks his bike to a rack in front of an illuminated emergency room sign. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. He started having symptons a few weeks after starting highschool at executive preprofessional, a very. Ned drew inspiration for its kind of a funny story from his own personal struggle with his mental health. Craig gilner, a highschool student in new york city, cant deal with his grades, keep food in his stomach or prevent himself from feeling disconnected from his friends and family. This bright 16yearold is stressed out from the demands of being a teenager. I was emotionally invested and, more so, emotionally torn.
But once craig aces his way into manhattans executive preprofessional high school, the pressure becomes unbearable. Ned vizzini later died by suicide on december 19, 20. Read its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini available from rakuten kobo. There, isolated from the crushing pressures of school and friends, craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety.
With keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, dana devestern. Jun 18, 20 this feature is not available right now. 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. We also accept submissions from our visitors and will select the quotes we feel are most. What i didnt find funny about its kind of a funny story. Free download or read online its kind of a funny story pdf epub book. 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. 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. Nov 17, 2014 its kind of a funny story this book was fantastic.
The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by ned vizzini. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback. Its a shame, though, when that wasnt the authors point. Theres nothing like reading a book about depression to bring you down. Ned vizzini, who himself spent time in a psychiatric hospital, has created a remarkably moving tale about the sometimes unexpected road to happiness. 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 job. This book just did it for me and led me to read all his other books as well, theyre so good. There wasnt anything that happens in this movie that stands out. Vizzini manages to capture the heart and the pain that is. 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. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in. The film stars keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, and viola davis. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini waterstones.
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. Worse still, its also not touching, clever, original, or really tolerable unless you have a nostalgic fondness for mid90s comingofage dramas told through selfconsciously quirky devices. 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. 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. He started having symptons a few weeks after starting highschool at executive preprofessional, a very elite school. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. Its the story of 15yearold craig, a high school freshman who collapses under the pressures of a demanding school, sexual desire, jealousy, and party. Craig gilner is 15 years old, and suffers from depression.
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. Once there, craig realizes maybe he isnt so smart after all. 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. Thats above and beyond everything else, and its not a mental complaintits a physical thing, like its physically hard to open your mouth and make the words come out. An ambitious new student at manhattans prestigious executive preprofessional high school, craig gilner. For a novel about depression, its definitely a funny story. Finally, the urge to kill himself eats into his psyche, and he calls a suicide hotline that quickly recommends that he contact a nearby psychiatric hospital. His latest book, be more chill, was the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book. Jan 02, 2015 its kind of a funny story ned vizzini, in my opinion, is one of the best teen fiction writers and this book is him at his very best. In the opening sequence of its kind of a funny story, the novels fifteen yearold narrator, craig gilner, is weighing thoughts of suicide. I dont see what the big deal is about what happened. May 21, 2018 ned drew inspiration for its kind of a funny story from his own personal struggle with his mental health. Its kind of a funny story npr coverage of its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini. 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 wunderkind writer, vizzini first sprang to prominence at the age of just 15, when he started writing a column for the new york press. The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. Ned vizzini, quote from its kind of a funny story i cant eat and i cant sleep. 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. At nineteen, he had his first book published, teen angst. Its kind of a funny story, ned vizzini, robert fass, teentough topics, teen, tantor media, 8. Each quote represents a book that is interesting, well written and has potential to enhance the readers life. Anyone dealing with any kind of mental illness needs to read this.
Its kind of a funny story tells the story of craig gilner, a new york high school student who serves as the novels narrator. Mental illness is not something to dismiss, its life threatening, and this book showcases this in such an amazing way which needs to. Never have i wanted to laugh at a characters cynical humour while wanting to cry over the bleakness of his life. Its kind of a funny story is a contemporary comingofage novel written by american author, ned vizzini. 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. 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 its kind of a funny story. They dont come out smooth and in conjunction with your brain the. The book received recognition as a 2007 best book for young adults from the american library association. Though now just 29 years old, ned vizzini whose novel its kind of a funny story reaches the screen on october 8 is a literary veteran. The book and movie its kind of a funny story highlight a teenagers journey through depression. In conversation with its kind of a funny story author ned. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, 9780786851973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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