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lauradez's review against another edition
1.0
it was boring.. sorry. it had no plot and was really weird. like nerdy and pathetic.
emilyclairem's review against another edition
4.0
FINALLY a realistic book about teens. As a teen, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is witty, hilarious,and very relatable. I'm SO sick of adults potrayals of teens' lives, so this was very refreshing! This book was a great, light read that I would recommend to any teenager, but especially the un-cool ones.
jada223's review against another edition
5.0
This book is the kind of book that makes me want to live my life to fullest and experience everything I can. It also makes me want to sit down and start writing immediately. I can't wait to pick up my copy of It's Kind of a Funny Story. Actually, I'm gonna pick it up as soon as I post this! :)
cmurr3's review against another edition
2.0
Let me start by saying I love Ned Vizzini. I think his writing is great and It's Kind of a Funny Story is one of my favorite books. And because of that, I wanted to love this book so much, but I just didn't. For some reason, I didn't enjoy reading this book. I had a really hard time getting through it. I mean I started this book in June and I didn't finish it until now, which is really saying something for me and my reading habits.
I don't want to say that I didn't enjoy it because of the plot, since it's based of Vizzini's real life, but I think that is what it is. I wasn't engage or entertained by what was going on. I think it may have been because it was so over the place and realistic that it didn't interest me.
I don't want to trash the book, because there really is nothing wrong with it, I just found it boring. Regardless, his writing and language was just as great as ever.
I don't want to say that I didn't enjoy it because of the plot, since it's based of Vizzini's real life, but I think that is what it is. I wasn't engage or entertained by what was going on. I think it may have been because it was so over the place and realistic that it didn't interest me.
I don't want to trash the book, because there really is nothing wrong with it, I just found it boring. Regardless, his writing and language was just as great as ever.
lyonstails's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted to give this five stars, but I thought about the reason and it seemed unfair to mark my opinion on the life of the author after this book was written.
Considering Vizzini's age when he wrote these stories though, this is a book as every bit entertaining as his fiction a few years on.
It reminded me of both the desperation I felt to gain a sense of inclusion in my teenage years, and my striving to believe that the cool kids weren't as cool as they thought they were.
The chronological order of this story was a nice element too, as the reader is able to see the character's actual maturity through the high school years.
Considering Vizzini's age when he wrote these stories though, this is a book as every bit entertaining as his fiction a few years on.
It reminded me of both the desperation I felt to gain a sense of inclusion in my teenage years, and my striving to believe that the cool kids weren't as cool as they thought they were.
The chronological order of this story was a nice element too, as the reader is able to see the character's actual maturity through the high school years.
slanginthepage's review against another edition
3.0
Ned Vizzini was just an average teenager-living his life.
This book teaches you little lessons here and there (if you pay close attention)
This is my first autobiography I've read and I really like the humor in this :)
I would give it 3.5ish stars-but Goodreads wouldn't let me.
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Lessons Probably Learned:
*being a teenager might not be bad after all...*
*life always has its ups and downs*
*you'll never get what you want in the end*
*girls are picky as hell*
*parties are just what they say*
This book teaches you little lessons here and there (if you pay close attention)
This is my first autobiography I've read and I really like the humor in this :)
I would give it 3.5ish stars-but Goodreads wouldn't let me.
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Lessons Probably Learned:
*being a teenager might not be bad after all...*
*life always has its ups and downs*
*you'll never get what you want in the end*
*girls are picky as hell*
*parties are just what they say*
beccadrew's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this book. It was so true to the life of an average teenager and it is relatable for absolutely anyone. That, for me, is what made the book great, the fact that no matter who you are and what you do for a living. You will be able to relate to 'Teen Angst? Naaah' in one way or another, because of the vast spectrum of topics that are cover. Whether it be school, friends, relationships, family, jobs, etc.
I really liked the fact that it is in diary form, in chronological order. We grow up and develop with Ned as we read the book, again relating to all of his life lessons.
However, I would say that I found it a bit choppy at points, it doesn't flow from chapter to chapter very well, and has large gaps in the storyline. Although I did like at the end in the post-college part that he explains the reason for this is that nothing does flow smoothly in real life, so why should it in a book about real life.
I recommend this book, it was a really enjoyable read.
I really liked the fact that it is in diary form, in chronological order. We grow up and develop with Ned as we read the book, again relating to all of his life lessons.
However, I would say that I found it a bit choppy at points, it doesn't flow from chapter to chapter very well, and has large gaps in the storyline. Although I did like at the end in the post-college part that he explains the reason for this is that nothing does flow smoothly in real life, so why should it in a book about real life.
I recommend this book, it was a really enjoyable read.
astridrv's review against another edition
2.0
I was deeply saddened to hear about Ned Vizzini's passing and I do in no way mean to offense his memory, family or fans with this review.
This is the second book I read by Ned Vizzini, after Be More Chill, and I'm not any more convinced about his work.
Teen Angst? Naaah... takes us through a bundle of stories Vizzini wrote as a late teenager about his daily life and exceptional events. It felt more real and authentic then Be More Chill but as it is "quasi-autobiographical" you would hope so. I have genuinely giggled at times but that doesn't make a book worth publishing nor reading, to me at least. The narrator is still mildly annoying, mainly because probably all the other characters are more interesting and it is only on page 239 of 248 that he realizes, I quote: "Shut up and think about someone else for a change...Try not to be such a cynical eff.". A least we've got something.
The footnotes were actually the funniest and most interesting part of the reading experience. Vizzini added them later on. Knowing how his life ended makes some of them heart breaking.
It did make me want to write short stories about my life though, just to keep track.
This is the second book I read by Ned Vizzini, after Be More Chill, and I'm not any more convinced about his work.
Teen Angst? Naaah... takes us through a bundle of stories Vizzini wrote as a late teenager about his daily life and exceptional events. It felt more real and authentic then Be More Chill but as it is "quasi-autobiographical" you would hope so. I have genuinely giggled at times but that doesn't make a book worth publishing nor reading, to me at least. The narrator is still mildly annoying, mainly because probably all the other characters are more interesting and it is only on page 239 of 248 that he realizes, I quote: "Shut up and think about someone else for a change...Try not to be such a cynical eff.". A least we've got something.
The footnotes were actually the funniest and most interesting part of the reading experience. Vizzini added them later on. Knowing how his life ended makes some of them heart breaking.
It did make me want to write short stories about my life though, just to keep track.
irenerb18's review against another edition
5.0
In all the reading I’ve done I found Ned Vizzini to be the most relatable author, even when our teen years where in different places and times I see myself in every single story he wrote. I truly wish he was still out there giving us more relatable stories about awkward teens who are just trying to cope with life, I'll be forever thankful for everything he wrote because it really hits me in special ways.
annie139d7's review against another edition
5.0
What is so great about this book is the truthfulness in it. You can really tell that all of this stuff happened to this author. It's just on the cuff of unbelievable but yet you can see it happening to you in a moment. Everything is incredibly easy to relate to. If you've been to high school or are in high school you will be able to relate to at least one of the twenty stories .
This book is also not written like a memoir. It never feels like the author is saying "When I was your age..." because he can't. He wrote these essays when he was a teen. There is not glorification. It's all there, the ugly bits included because that is what happened.
I also really enjoyed the footnotes. At times they were unneeded but when they directed me online to watch the video which I was reading about I LOVED them. It was really exciting to see the deadly turtle movie right after reading Ned's experience with the movie.
I also really liked the normality of it. With all the books today the focus on the extremes of drug usage and drinking this all too familiar, true to life story was a welcome reprise. If you've read any of Ned's other books, looking to find a more real book or simply want to laugh till your lungs protest check this book out.
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This book is also not written like a memoir. It never feels like the author is saying "When I was your age..." because he can't. He wrote these essays when he was a teen. There is not glorification. It's all there, the ugly bits included because that is what happened.
I also really enjoyed the footnotes. At times they were unneeded but when they directed me online to watch the video which I was reading about I LOVED them. It was really exciting to see the deadly turtle movie right after reading Ned's experience with the movie.
I also really liked the normality of it. With all the books today the focus on the extremes of drug usage and drinking this all too familiar, true to life story was a welcome reprise. If you've read any of Ned's other books, looking to find a more real book or simply want to laugh till your lungs protest check this book out.
www.anibelle.blogspot.com