One of the author's ten best books about mental hospitals, as shared at the Guardian:It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned VizziniRead about the other entries on the list.
Vizinni’s beautifully narrated tale of institutionalisation after a suicide attempt is made all the more powerful and relevant in the wake of the author’s suicide. Having grown up in New York City, Vizzini created a semi-autobiographical young adult story of a privileged New York City teenager trudging through the depths of depression, who learns in treatment that he has talents that he can use to aid in his recovery. It’s a hopeful story, highlighting the often overlooked hopeful possibilities of psychiatric treatment.
The Page 69 Test: It's Kind of A Funny Story.
--Marshal Zeringue
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