It's Kind of a Funny Story

Ned Vizzini
(Hyperion; $16.95)

Reviewed by Emily Simons, 10th grade student

This engrossing story of a boy battling depression is excellent. From the start I felt connected to Craig, the main character. As he faces the tentacles and the cycling in his head, it’s hard not to feel sorry for him and to truly understand what depression feels like. When things start to get worse for Craig, he checks himself into a hospital to seek help. There, he meets a variety of people who help deal with his life and get things back into place. All along I rooted for Craig and the book never failed to help the reader get further into Craig’s head. One of the most interesting book’s I’ve read in a long time, every one should read this book and see the pressures teens face everyday.

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