Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

24 reviews

cdace8's review

dark emotional funny informative sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

This book was Definitely not for me. However it is a book that will resonate with many. It is a book that deals witha topic that is not talked about enough and so am glad books like this exist. I was not the audience it was likely intended for.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Eating disorder, Medical content, Sexual content, and Suicide

abby_reads_books's review

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Addiction, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

quinnpjd930's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Average - decent depictions of mental illness, but an unrealistic “recovery” arc for the main character which relied heavily on him having a crush on a girl in the psych ward with him? All in all mid-tier. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, Self harm, Suicide, Drug use, Medical content, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, Outing, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

lilshelly's review

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-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

5.0

This book. What can I even say to encapsulate all this book has done for me? 

I latched onto this book as a teen, finding comfort in Craig's rocky journey. I understood the pressures, the anxiety, the fear. I understood Craig's character so deeply that it terrified me. Somehow this fear also provided me with immense comfort. Comfort that I wasn't alone. If someone could write the way I felt so clearly, then surely I wasn't the only one who felt the way I did, right? 

I love the vulnerability and insecurities of this book. My copy is incredibly worn and covered in highlighter and pen, marking my various re-reads over the years. I've seen my own evolution from the scared kid like Craig to a more stable and hopeful individual. Life is still scary--that doesn't go away. We just better learn how to handle it. 

I highly encourage anyone who's ever felt scared or insecure, or struggled with fighting their own mind, or even wondered how to connect with loved ones who you've seen struggle--I encourage you all to read this book. Sometimes we need the eyes of a young person to show us how terrifying and wonderful life can really be.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Medical content

emileesbooks's review

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Mental illness, and Medical content

carlyjb16's review

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Drug use, and Eating disorder

_gabi_'s review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Addiction, Eating disorder, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia

sillih28's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book was GREAT! except it wasn't really for me,,, i think my main issue with it is that it's so real. I'm 17 and I've been struggling with depression for almost 3 years so I feel very understood from this book and its characters and I've caught myself dropping a tear or two whenever Craigs Family were just the cutest support system ever (wish i had that) 

BUT, I really cannot be bothered with books written by men tbh,,, apart for the blatant romanticisation of mental illness and suicide,, the way the main character kept on having the most disrespectful, disgusting thoughts about girls just triggered me immensely,, not the mention the random ass men that kept on sexualizing the 15 year old Noelle.. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Eating disorder, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Self harm, Medical content, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Transphobia

littlefox1322's review

emotional reflective medium-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

4.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Eating disorder, Medical content, Drug use, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Classism, Toxic friendship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Deadnaming

Minor: Transphobia, Miscarriage, Outing, Sexual assault, Addiction, Alcohol, and Homophobia

luananki's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

i don’t know. 

the book hit home in so many ways. i appreciate how it talked about depression and anxiety and the emphasis on the fact that depression is a chemical imbalance is great. i found myself relating to many of craig‘s thoughts 

but i hate how much it focuses on him being obsessed with having sex. i get it, he’s a 15 year old teenager and i think that’s what made it easier to deal with but it was very frustrating to read his thoughts when meeting girls and especially girls who he found to be pretty. that made me him so much less likable

not to mention the transphobia and dead naming as soon as craig found himself in the mental hospital 

Spoiler

i’m thankful that the book doesn’t end on a hopeful note but why did it have to end with craig feeling better because he nearly had sex and found a girl who likes him back

i’m glad i read it because of the relatable description of anxiety and depression but i’m not sure if i would recommend it to anyone due to craig’s harmful thoughts

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Deadnaming, Vomit, Sexual content, Transphobia, and Self harm

Minor: Medical content and Schizophrenia/Psychosis