A review by aimeekessell
Teen Angst? Naaah... by Ned Vizzini

4.0

Vizzini's novel about the formative years of being a teenager is a fun and light read. Written as he was a teenager himself, there's something very real and pure about the whole thing. Ned is quirky and smart and he has no idea what he wants out of life but he's there for the experience of it all. Learning that the author did end up committing suicide only after I read this book made the whole experience a little more special. I hope teenagers get the chance to read this as there's no better role model than the teen in these pages. You'll make mistakes growing up, but sometimes, it's part of the process. I hope parents of teenagers also get the chance to read this to remind themselves what the millenial teen may be like--even if it is already slightly different. 4/5