It's Kind of a Funny Story

amelia_kaiser shared a tip "I could not put this book down. It was so emotional and real but was also funny at the same time. It’s a really great book for people who have dealt with mental health struggles"

sofia_imbornone shared a tip "This book kinda changed my life. It finally gave me an accurate representation of mental health struggles and made me laugh when I didn’t expect to. It gave me a way to articulate a lot of the ways I was feeling in a subtle way."

nataleegrover shared a tip "such a real take on mental health and the real life struggles with it. the title is also so fitting, as it is ‘kind of a funny story’."

beverly_martinez_7685 shared a tip "This story was quite odd and at some times I couldn’t read much for I was so confused but it’s beautifully written and I can relate deeply to Craig about his perspective of life. “I can't eat and I can't sleep. I'm not doing well in terms of being a functional human, you know?” Real."

kali_onstott shared a tip "A little slow, but went into a lot of serious, and sometimes relatable issues. I would recommend. All of the characters are loveable, and it was overall a good read."

issac_moon shared a tip "This is my favorite book, the characters, the writing, the plot. Everything is just so good. I went through the journey with him and saw through the main characters eyes. The ending was beautiful and made me cry, sad knowing the author is no longer with us :("

arielle_puckett shared a tip "I really enjoyed this book. I also struggle with some mental health and I loved how it was portrayed and how I could relate. I could feel Craig's anxiety. I definitely recommend this to people who struggle and any high-school student. 10/10"

sierra_herrick8 shared a tip "Hi! I'm new to this group and would like to share this book that I read, it's about depression but it actually is a very good and interesting book!"

adelia_nasir shared a tip "Am extremely relatable book that many teenagers would enjoy. It shows the power of mental health through and through. It can also be a way for teens to understand that they aren’t alone in how they feel and should maybe reach out to someone for some extra guidance."

jokers_wife_but_che shared a tip "I love how it tackles the subject of mental illness as not a topic that should be avoided but as something that should be widely discussed more with teens and kids, if needed. It's not something thats a negative thing."

hanxo shared a tip "Perfect for Young Adults looking to understand the battles of depression and mental illness, or for any who wish they felt less alone in struggling with those issues"

lauren_rodriguez_8952 shared a tip "Tbh I read this book a long time ago. I downloaded this app hoping to get new recommendations so I can get back into reading. The last book I read was the woman in the window."

nex.phoe shared a tip "Simple doesn’t really show bad things about depression (practically gets better in a week). We don’t get to know much about love interest. Makes it seem that people in the hospital are crazy(especially schizophrenia)."

ruebee shared a tip "Really communicates to the reader that you’re not alone with how you’re feeling, but not in a cheesy way!! The story is heartwarming and will transport you onto an emotional rollercoaster"

jaeda_8410 shared a tip "Of course I loved all of it but in all honesty my favorite part is right when he’s going to attempt to commit suicide but he gets help. I know it probably sound SO cliché but I love how he gets help immediately because it’s something that’s relatable for me."

natalie_walker_189 shared a tip "It was an amazing book that was--like it said in the reviews--a story about depression that had nothing depressing about it. I loved the characters and the book itself, and I love the writing style and everything about it."

sabcheek shared a tip "I'm aware many people like this book, but I would like to point this out. The writing over mental health topics in this book are phenomenal. Sadly, this book contains one of the worst and most problematic cases of transgender representation I've ever seen. Worse, it's all played off as a joke. There is a transgender woman named Jennifer who is constantly deadnamed, refered to as "it", and preys on straight men because that's definitely not a harmful stereotype, etc. It ruined the book for me."

cayogration shared a tip "Yes! Most definitely! It’s been awhile since I’ve read it but from what I remember it was a great story, depressing and sad at times but nonetheless captivating :)"

jourdan_mendoza shared a tip "I read this book when I was 13 and I don’t think I’ve ever felt as understood as I did when I read it. It’s also one of the first books I bought with my “adult” money."

rachel_bursack shared a tip "Thank you and Yes! It's Fight Club! I've read it dozen of times! It's kind of a small book but the psychological aspects of it are huge!"

gallivichfl shared a tip "It’s a very well written book. It’s showa the way he lives throughout his trips to therapy and the way he lives outside of it!Recommend it!"

eve_kaufman shared a tip "The book is just a lot more in depth and explains a lot of the things the movie only skims. If you like the movie I definitely recommend you read it."

noelle_estes shared a tip "I do actually! My favorite is "Among other things I've taken up smoking" which to me has a very similar feel to this book. I also really enjoy the iron fey series if you're more into fantasy books :)"

rocksgio shared a tip "None like this one unfortunately (It's my favourite and never gets old), but "What I Was" by Meg Rosoff was a pretty good read. It's a coming of age as well, but a lot slower paced and a good deal more dramatic! Have you read any good ones recently?"

abigail_holyfield shared a tip "It is such a good book. TW: it covers topics on mental illness, suicide, anxiety, and depression. On the positive side, it shows the beauty of how people are not defined by their mental illnesses. After reading the book, I immediately watched the movie and I really recommend that you watch it!"