It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

It's Kind of a Funny Story

Ned Vizzini

444 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Description

The author of Be More Chill takes a poignant look at teenage depression in this remarkably moving and authentic picture of the physicality, the despair, and even the hilarity of depression.

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Moods

emotional 78%
hopeful 59%
reflective 54%
funny 50%
inspiring 38%
sad 36%
dark 30%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 11%
informative 9%
tense 7%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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