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It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

8 reviews

manonschuur's review

2.5

It's so sad to realise that Ned Vizzini killed himself in 2013, 8 years after writing this book. I have suffered from depression for many years now, and this book represents some recognisable aspects of depression. 
However, the main character and Ned Vizzini himself only stayed 5 days in a psych hospital. I really don't think that 5 days is enough to treat severe depression like the ones Craig and Ned Vizzini had.
And I thought the book had more emotion, but honestly, the whole story felt kind of flat for me.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia, Sexism, and Mental illness

raythecatlover's review

dark emotional inspiring 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Self harm, Alcohol, Body shaming, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Transphobia

_yeenaw's review

The transphobia was rough. Googled to see if it would stop, google tells me it doesn't. No desire to continue. Can read books that aren't transphobic. Sucks cause this had a really solid handle on what depression actually feels like.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Transphobia, Racism, and Sexism

chrissy_booknook's review

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexism

anniereads221's review

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Deadnaming, Drug use, Eating disorder, Medical content, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Transphobia

satsukiq's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Confinement, Drug use, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Vomit

Moderate: Antisemitism, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Transphobia

freddogonerogue's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Deadnaming, and Mental illness

Moderate: Self harm, Pedophilia, Sexism, and Vomit