Learn english through story the stranger by norman whitney duration. The book is a great way to introduce teens and young adults to the realities of depression because it is written from the experience of a teen. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. During craigs five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients.
It gained crossover interest after being adapted into a film that was released in 2010. 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, until you recall the last time you burst out laughing. 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. Bobby bobby bobby and craig meet for real this time, and bobby is to give craig. It is mostly based on the author, ned vizzinis, own experience in an adult psychiatric hospital.
The extreme stresses of attending his new school, executive preprofessional high school, in manhattan, and all his friends getting through life so much easier than him, he is stuck with only his thoughts, and they arent good. Craig quickly transitions from these ideas to observations of the more specific scene that begins part 1. So if id seen the movie first, i wouldnt have been. Never have i wanted to laugh at a characters cynical humour while wanting to cry over the bleakness of his life. Craigs story shows that anyone, no matter their situation, can suffer with depression. 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. Book is its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini book provided by anders. Craig gilner craig is the narrator and protagonist in its kind of a funny story.
Craigs kind offer to bobby is witnessed by noelle emma roberts, another teenage patient who is in for selfmutilation. Based on 29yearold writer ned vizzinis 2006 novel, its kind of a funny story is a semiautobiographical tale of how a teenager learns that the stresses of life, love and school are more conquerableor at least more manageablethan he thought. Books similar to its kind of a funny story its kind of a funny story. Its kind of a funny story essay tiffaniamber nelson. Its a shame, though, when that wasnt the authors point. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. 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.
Its kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzini. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 444 pages and is available in paperback format. Theres nothing like reading a book about depression to bring you down. Its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini thriftbooks. In its kind of a funny story, most critics agreed that the book is believable and seems real. Its kind of a funny story 2010 soundtracks on imdb. There, isolated from the crushing pressures of school and friends, craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety. I was emotionally invested and, more so, emotionally torn. Craig draws brain maps, noelle cuts herself, and humble allows his health to deteriorate. Ned vizzini, who himself spent time in a psychiatric hospital, has created a remarkably moving tale about the sometimes unexpected road to happiness. In its kind of a funny story, a 16 yearold boy named craig keir gilchrist ends up in a new york city mental ward. Craig and bobby its kind of a funny story life path craig craig gets a lecture from bobby. And he went to go apologize to noelle, and make things right.
Despite some dark undercurrents, the movie emphasizes humor, and its. In there, he meets a whole range of patients, suffering from different mental conditions. Its kind of a funny story isnt pretending to be one flew over the cuckoos nest. Brilliant, edgy story about suicide best for mature teens.
Well, he also wrote another novel titled its kind of a funny story. Its kind of a funny story tells the story of craig gilner, a new york high school student who serves as the novels narrator. 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. All 48 songs from the its kind of a funny story 2010 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. What i didnt find funny about its kind of a funny story. He tells the admitting doctors he is suicidal, but really, hes more presuicidal, casting around for a dramatic way out of his rather undramatic teenaged problems getting into a top college, having a girlfriend. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by ned vizzini.
Later, craig and noelle attend a painting session for the patients. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are aaron, nia. Its kind of a funny story is a 2010 american comedydrama film written and directed by anna boden and ryan fleck, an adaptation of ned vizzinis 2006 novel of the same name. But once craig aces his way into manhattans executive preprofessional high school, the pressure becomes unbearable. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, 9780786851973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
We all have our own day to day problems that bring on a whirlwind of stress. His latest book, be more chill, was the first young adult novel ever chosen as a. Its kind of a funny story is based on the book of the same title in which ned vizzini tells of his experience checking himself into an adult psychiatric ward at the suggestion of a suicide hotline. 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.
In the opening sequence of its kind of a funny story, the novels fifteen yearold narrator, craig gilner, is weighing thoughts of suicide. Free download or read online its kind of a funny story pdf epub book. Mental illness is not something to dismiss, its life threatening, and this book showcases this in such an amazing way which needs to. For a lot of firsttime authors, i think theres an instinct to make sure readers understand everything that happened in the books universe before the beginning of the actual story. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback barnes. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini goodreads. On a completely unrelated note, heres a tweet from the man who originated the role of dewey finn in school of rock on broadway and is currently playing bettlejuice on broadway. 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. The little blurb at the end regarding the authors five day stay at a mental facility only made it worse. Its kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults. Its kind of a funny story 2010 soundtrack complete. Ned vizzini later died by suicide on december 19, 20. How to write a book blurb in 4 steps the opening of your blurb has to be incredibly precise and dynamic, says editor rebecca heyman. For a novel about depression, its definitely a funny story.
Two years later, he was asked to write for the new york times magazine, and at the age of 19 he published teen angst. Pdf its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini free. 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. Its kind of a funny story illustrates various ways people deal with their problems.
Aaron is craigs best friend and the boyfriend of nia. She is impressed by craig and leaves him a note to meet with her that night. 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. A rhythmic beating heart is the only sound we hear. 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. Vizzini manages to capture the heart and the pain that is. 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. 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.
Brooklyn street night craig gilner 16, handsome, but awkward glides on his bike toward the brooklyn bridge. 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. Its kind of a funny story chapters one and two youtube. The question and answer section for its kind of a funny story is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Ned vizzini by amongtheshadows you can call me mell. Its kind of a funny story ned vizzini mikayla petersen wednesday, may 3rd 20 its kind of a funny story is kind of a funny story. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is det. 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 funny story should be more than just mildly. In conversation with its kind of a funny story author ned. The film stars keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, and viola davis. Depression is one of the major themes of this novel. 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. In the melodic words of hannah montana, nobodys perfect. Buy a cheap copy of its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini.
Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is determined to succeed at life which means getting into the right high school to get into the right job. Like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in. Its kind of a funny story parts 1 and 2 summary and. Its kind of a funny story, by ned vizzini the new york times. 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. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. After learning of craigs admission into the hospital, aaron doesnt take it. With much sadness, we note the passing of ned vizzini, who, with so much wit and wisdom, transformed his lifes traumas into so much hope for young people with his book its kind of a funny story. 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.
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