Lost in the Funhouse

I did not like this story, nor did I understand it. I think it was supposed to be about a boy who was dealing with normal adolescent problems and how he reacted to these issues. It revealed his many insecurities and confused emotions. The funhouse, I think, was supposed to be the part in his childhood when he really saw himself for who he was. He saw Magda having fun with his little brother, and saw them not missing him when he was gone. He saw himself in all the mirrors and was afraid of what he was and what he would become.
I really didn't like how the author made of mockery of most writing techniques. Although it is very true that many writers use italics only in certain, defined situations, and similes and imagery only in particular circumstances to provide a certain reaction for readers, but the way this author kept interrupting the text with what seemed like sarcastic, mocking comments was very distracting. I found myself very confused by the story, as if I was missing what was really trying to be said and it was because it jumped around so much and was constantly interrupted by the author's little comments.