It's Kind of a Funny Story - Ned Vizzini

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini is the story of a teenage boy by the name of Craig who after an attempt to kill himself is voluntarily admitted into the psychiatric ward at his local hospital. There he confronts his anxiety and depression while meeting and befriending the other patients, specifically a girl with cuts on her face by the name of Noelle. While at the ward, Craig discovers ways to deal with his tentacles or the things that cause him anxiety, and rediscovers what are really his anchors or the things that make him happy.

I loved this book. It was a book about depression that understood the disorder to a par. The reader was able to sympathize with the character, and though it seems contrary to the nature of the central idea of the story, the reader was also able to laugh with the character. It's one of those feel good books, that though it was about depression it made you feel not only understood but also amused. I loved the whole idea. It was really easy to feel for all the characters (except Nia, I hated her, but you were suppose to so it's okay). It was just really thought out, I highly recommend this book.