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A review by jaslovesbugs
It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Wow.
The ending monologue of the book really sold it for me. Those verbs are yours. They always have been, you can live them just because you can. The simple things that life has to offer, just the feeling of breathing and knowing there’s a whole system in your body responsible for taking care and filtering that air. When your brain is screwed up, it really is hard to like the other parts of life since you process the information through your brain. This book was beautiful. I feel like the author went in my brain and pulled out my thoughts himself.
I recommend this to anyone and everyone.
Live. Live. Live. Live. Live.
The ending monologue of the book really sold it for me. Those verbs are yours. They always have been, you can live them just because you can. The simple things that life has to offer, just the feeling of breathing and knowing there’s a whole system in your body responsible for taking care and filtering that air. When your brain is screwed up, it really is hard to like the other parts of life since you process the information through your brain. This book was beautiful. I feel like the author went in my brain and pulled out my thoughts himself.
I recommend this to anyone and everyone.
Live. Live. Live. Live. Live.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Transphobia