In the auto-biography, Teen Angst? Naaah..., Ned Vizzini is just an average teenager. Dealing with the usual drama in school, fighting everyday battles with parents, people from the street, rock bands, friends, fame, camp, prom, girls, the New York subway system and more. With honestly, Ned shares his take on high school disasters and big moments. Basically, his personal life.
This book has parts labeled events in Ned's life. Mostly about school. The first part is Junior High. Through out the first chapter, Ned briefly explains his obsession with Nintendo products. Ever since he's gotten one of the systems from his father, his younger siblings, Daniel and Nora, have been fighting more often. Before they received the Nintendo, they've always fought. Daniel was only 6 and Nora being the youngest, just 3. Their father thought buying the system it would keep them quiet. But it's actually made them worse. He finally settled down with the kids and encouraged them to share and not fight over the Nintendo and make Mom mad. So Ned did. For the next 5 years.
Another part in the story, Ned is in high school. Stuyvesant High School. Stuy High. Ned explains how he was terrified and overwhelmed on the first day. But on the bright side he makes friends quickly and immediately fit in. Most of the kids in that school had their faces buried in books, eager to learn. Ned learned the vibe in Stuy and became one of them. The high school is huge, modern and sparkling clean. He even says that everyone there was nice. No seniors or older kids would beat you up. People would mumble "Sorry" if they bumped into you in the halls; they said "Excuse me" before charging past you on the stairs. Everyone was incredibly self-motivated. And that was a plus for Ned's school life.
I'm reeeeally enjoying this book. It's definitely relatable, any teen in middle or high school can compare their lives with Ned Vizzini's. Definitely recommended for anyone ages 13 and up.
