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

At his new school, Craig realizes that he isn't brilliant compared to the other kids; he's just average, and maybe not even that. He soon sees his once-perfect future crumbling away. The stress becomes unbearable and Craig stops eating and sleepin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23,906 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
hopeful 58%
reflective 54%
funny 51%
inspiring 39%
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: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | 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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