But once craig aces his way into manhattan s executive preprofessional high school, the pressure becomes unbearable. Book rating 26 narrator rating its kind of a funny story. I was emotionally invested and, more so, emotionally torn. I dont see what the big deal is about what happened. It rsquo s kind of a funny story save to list other books you might like. Next came its kind of a funny story, selected by the american library association for its list of the best books for young adults in 2007 and named one of the 100 bestever teen novels by national public radio. Sep, 2016 hi everyone and welcome back to my channel.
Filled with issues that plague a large number of teens today, the author has managed to take sensitive topics and deal with them in a humorous way that never seems disrespectful. Apr 03, 2007 its kind of a funny story is about fifteen yearold craig who suffers from depression and after having suicidal thoughts, calls a suicide helpline and gets admitted into a psychiatric hospital. Two years later, he was asked to write for the new york times magazine, and at the age of 19 he published teen. May 21, 2018 ned drew inspiration for its kind of a funny story from his own personal struggle with his mental health. Though now just 29 years old, ned vizzini whose novel its kind of a funny story reaches the screen on october 8 is a literary veteran. Ned drew inspiration for its kind of a funny story from his own personal struggle with his mental health. Its kind of a funny story tells the story of craig gilner, a new york high school student who serves as the novels narrator. Mar 21, 2006 it s kind of a funny story was better than i was expecting. During craig s five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients.
Its kind of a funny story epub download ebook pdf, epub. With keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, dana devestern. It s kind of a funny story npr coverage of it s kind of a funny story by ned vizzini. Argenon hospital dawn craig locks his bike to a rack in front of an illuminated emergency room sign.
In there, he meets a whole range of patients, suffering from different mental conditions. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback barnes. I feel how easily i could fall back into it, lie down and not eat, waste my time and curse wasting my time, look at my homework and freak out and go and chill at aarons, look at nia and be jealous again, take the subway home and hope that it has an accident, go and get my bike and head to the brooklyn bridge. Devastating loss, young love, and life on the fringes. At nineteen, he had his first book published, teen angst. It was adapted into a film released by focus features in 2010. This book just did it for me and led me to read all his other books as well, theyre so good. Craig quickly transitions from these ideas to observations of the more specific scene that begins part 1. Its kind of a funny story chapters 7 through 11 summary. Naaahned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book club pick, as well as one of entertainment weekly s top ten books for 2004. I wish he were still here to respond and to write more books. Find this book add to reading list please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. Listen to its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini at.
Vizzini manages to capture the heart and the pain that is. Its kind of a funny story is a wonderful book for teenagers and adults alike. So if id seen the movie first, i wouldnt have been. Naaahned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book club pick, as well as one of entertainment weeklys top ten books for 2004. It s kind of a funny story is a 2010 american comedydrama film written and directed by anna boden and ryan fleck, an adaptation of ned vizzini s 2006 novel of the same name. Its kind of a funny story, ned vizzini, robert fass, teentough topics, teen, tantor media, 8. They dont come out smooth and in conjunction with your brain the.
Click download or read online button to get its kind of a funny story epub book now. Its kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults. It gained crossover interest after being adapted into a film that was released in 2010. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. Loosely based on the personal experience of author ned vizzini, it follows the story of fifteenyearold craig gilner, whose depression and decision to end his life lands him in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital.
He started having sympton s a few weeks after starting highschool at executive preprofessional, a very elite school. Mahmoud aasif mandvi that he needs immediate help to which dr. Buy its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini from waterstones today. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, 9780786851973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzinithe book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. Free download or read online its kind of a funny story pdf epub book. His latest book, be more chill, was the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book. Its kind of a funny story was a film i think i caught at some obscure time of night on sky indie. This spare book is a wellwritten, but painful, read, as readers come to understand the hopelessness miles feels about his life and his future. Heck, anyone who knows anyone or knew someone who had a mental illness or saw. Ned vizzini, quote from its kind of a funny story i cant eat and i cant sleep. I mean, i disliked the second part and surprise surprise, the movie eats up. Perfect for fans of thirteen reasons why, the perks of being a wallflower, and its kind of a funny story.
The book was inspired by vizzini s own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. After contemplating suicide by jumping off the brooklyn bridge, 16yearold craig gilner keir gilchrist, decides to go to the hospital to seek help. Its kind of a funny story ned vizzini, in my opinion, is one of the best teen fiction writers and this book is him at his very best. This study guide consists of approximately 41 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of its kind of a funny story. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself. It s the story of 15yearold craig, a high school freshman who collapses under the pressures of a demanding school, sexual desire, jealousy, and party. Ned vizzini later died by suicide on december 19, 20. It is funny and an insight into the mind of a teenager who admits himself to a psychiatric hospital. Its not your standard teenage film, it has more depth and substance and has the power to move people. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is det. Jan 02, 2015 it s kind of a funny story ned vizzini, in my opinion, is one of the best teen fiction writers and this book is him at his very best. A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward. Sep 03, 2012 ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is determined to succeed at lifewhich means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job. Its kind of a funny story essay sample new york essays.
Craig gilner is 15 year s old, and suffer s from depression. Each quote represents a book that is interesting, well written and has potential to enhance the readers life. Brooklyn street night craig gilner 16, handsome, but awkward glides on his bike toward the brooklyn bridge. The film stars keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, and viola davis. Books similar to its kind of a funny story its kind of a funny story. Its kind of a funny story was better than i was expecting. A wunderkind writer, vizzini first sprang to prominence at the age of just 15, when he started writing a column for the new york press. And i kinda wish id seen the movie first, cuz theres such a huge difference between the two, and i couldnt help thinking thats completely wrong and they took out so many good lines. Nov 17, 2014 it s kind of a funny story this book was fantastic. An ambitious new student at manhattans prestigious executive preprofessional high school, craig gilner. In the opening sequence of it s kind of a funny story, the novel s fifteen yearold narrator, craig gilner, is weighing thoughts of suicide. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini goodreads.
We also accept submissions from our visitors and will select the quotes we feel are most. Never have i wanted to laugh at a characters cynical humour while wanting to cry over the bleakness of his life. The book received recognition as a 2007 best book for young adults from the american library association. I think i stopped after the first half hour or less. Mahmoud registers craig for a one week stay in the hospital s psychiatric floor.
In the opening sequence of its kind of a funny story, the novels fifteen yearold narrator, craig gilner, is weighing thoughts of suicide. Anyone dealing with any kind of mental illness needs to read this. The book received recognition as a 2007 best book for young adults from the american library association a film adaptation, directed by anna boden and ryan fleck, was. It s kind of a funny story tells the story of craig gilner, a new york high school student who serves as the novel s narrator. During craigs five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients. It s not your standard teenage film, it has more depth and substance and has the power to move people. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 444 pages and is available in paperback format. People use humor to help ease tense situations relieve stress and sadness and bond with others over a good laugh. Having read a lot of these ya mental health books, ive started to notice this really annoying reoccurring theme of pretentiousness, so it was nice to find one that s a bit more downtoearth with a main character who just seems like an average guy who anybody can identify with. The critically acclaimed debut novel from stephen chbosky, perks follows observant wallflower charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood.
Having read a lot of these ya mental health books, ive started to notice this really annoying reoccurring theme of pretentiousness, so it was nice to find one thats a bit more downtoearth with a main character who just seems like an average guy who anybody can identify with. Loosely based on the personal experience of author ned vizzini, it follows the story of fifteenyearold craig gilner, whose depression and decision to end his life lands him in the adult psychiatric unit of a. Jun 18, 2006 it s kind of a funny story may seem like an odd title for a book with such weighty themes as adolescent depression and suicidal ideation, until you recall the last time you burst out laughing. Mental illness is not something to dismiss, its life threatening, and this book showcases this in. Chapter one its so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself. Its kind of a funny story audiobook by ned vizzini. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in. But apparently someone does think it s a big deal because here i am.
Pdf its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini free. Parents need to know that its kind of a funny story deals with teen depression and suicide, and is based on author ned vizzinis five days in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital. Its about 15yearold craig gilner, who attends a prestigious college prep school that will set him on his way to the right college, the right law school, and the right job on wall street assuming he can bring up his 93 average. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. Mahmoud registers craig for a one week stay in the hospitals psychiatric floor. In the early stages of the story, craig discusses his small circle of friends, his mostly typical childhood, and his problems with stress and depression. Its kind of a funny story, ned vizzini 9780786851973.
Study questions 1 what symptoms brought craig to the emergency room. Much like craig, ned spent time in a psychiatric facility. It s kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzini. All he does is sleep in his bed and when it is time for lunch he has his food brought to him in his room. Never have i wanted to laugh at a character s cynical humour while wanting to cry over the bleakness of his life. It was released in the united states on october 8, 2010, and received mixed to positive. Its kind of a funny story may seem like an odd title for a book with such weighty themes as adolescent depression and suicidal ideation. Craig gilner is 15 years old, and suffers from depression. He started having symptons a few weeks after starting highschool at executive preprofessional, a very. Its kind of a funny story is kind of a funny story. It s kind of a funny story was a film i think i caught at some obscure time of night on sky indie. Parents need to know that this irreverent dramedy based on writer neil vizzinis young adult novel its kind of a funny story which costars offbeat comedian zach galifianakis and former tween star emma roberts will likely appeal to teens thanks to its relatable take on how overwhelming life and expectations can be when youre in high school. Its kind of a funny story, by ned vizzini the new york times.
Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini waterstones. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery. Its kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzini. Its kind of a funny story parts 1 and 2 summary and. Its kind of a funny story is a wonderful book that has undoubtedly brought comfort to a lot of unhappy adolescents and grownups for that matter. In conversation with its kind of a funny story author ned.
Thats above and beyond everything else, and its not a mental complaintits a physical thing, like its physically hard to open your mouth and make the words come out. Its author was probably a great guy who thought he was making a harmless joke and just capturing the way teenagers really talk. Parents need to know that it s kind of a funny story deals with teen depression and suicide, and is based on author ned vizzini s five days in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital. Its amiable, and it does a surprisingly good job of sidestepping psych ward comedy cliches, but given its talented cast and directors, its kind of a. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by ned vizzini. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are aaron, nia.
Its the story of 15yearold craig, a high school freshman who collapses under the pressures of a demanding school, sexual desire, jealousy, and party drugs. Jul 12, 2011 it s kind of a funny story is a great read. What i didnt find funny about its kind of a funny story. But apparently someone does think its a big deal because here i am. Ned vizzini began writing for the new york press at the age of fifteen. It s kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults.
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