It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

‘Even the most together person in the world can suddenly become depressed’ (Megs 2011, Goodreads).

Aiming to do well at life, Craig needs to get into the best school so that he can get the best job. When he gets into Manhattan’s Executive Pre-Professional High School he knows he’s on the right track. However as the pressure starts to build, Craig can’t cope and ends up in a psychiatric hospital with an assortment of questionable neighbours. Follow Craig as he finds his path to happiness.

Genre: Books to movies, Humorous stories, Realistic fiction

Character: Introspective, Likeable

Storyline: Character-driven, Issue-oriented

Tone: Emotionally intense, Funny, Moving

Writing Style: Candid

Subject: Mental health, Book to movie, New York, Depression

Also available: e-book 

 

Reference: Vizzini, N. 2006, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Miramax