bubothereader's review
medium-paced
Been in a bit of a reading slump since finishing It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. I’m not going to rate it out of politeness to the author who died by suicide in 2013. I had a lot of issues with this book, but my biggest was it made me feel unwell mentally after reading it. If you have MIs, I don’t suggest. It is an own-voice record, which is better than most MI books. Just know if you decide to read it, please go in prepared.
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Transphobia
sarahaf712's review
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content warnings: underage drug use; mental illness; hospitals; psychiatric ward
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Antisemitism, Body shaming, Deadnaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, and Vomit
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