The Lonely One
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People of all ages will enjoy this free verse read. Feb 19, Amanda rated it it was amazing Shelves: All are proven wrong by The Lonely Ones. At p 5 stars. With a family that no longer regards her as important and no friends to speak of or speak to, Fain retreats into the night, where monsters make her their queen and take her on adventures through the stars. But when Fain starts to see the promise of connection in her real life, will she risk the stability of her imaginary world for the frailty of human relationships?
Though the book is quick to read and simple, it is not sweet. It is melancholy contemplation balanced with chimerical imagination. The imagery of The Lonely Ones is graphic and gorgeous. While reading, vivid images kept flashing through my mind: It makes me wish I could draw or paint because these scenes would look breathtaking in watercolour , or that I could study Media again and have an excuse to organise photoshoots to recreate book scenes. A very well-thought out design. This is a book I recommend reading in one sitting, preferably in Winter or Autumn to match the mood.
Aug 24, clarino rated it really liked it Shelves: There were so many moments of ambivalence, of wanting to be noticed, of uncertainty and I felt it all. Feb 18, Gabrielle Carolina rated it really liked it Shelves: I myself have loved poetry since discovering the poetry section of my local library back when I was about ten or eleven, so once I had the time to sit down with this book I got lost in the beauty of the writing and the heartache of this story until I finished it. She is a girl who feels lonely even if surrounded by a crowd.
I like the fact her age is never mentioned; it adds to her spectral personality. Her use of writing to escape and explore the possibilities her real life lacked hit so close to home, because that was my main purpose for writing when I was that age, and even now, to an extent. I loved the message that though imagination is beautiful and healing, real life experiences are ultimately more rewarding.
And, despite their limited page time, I grew connected to all the minor characters. With a blink, they were shadows, echoes, of people I once knew in my own life, people who loved me or left me or misinterpreted me, cured my loneliness or made me feel alone. So many moments between these characters and Fain touched my heart. I particularly loved Carl, Matthew, Anna and Dana. The family dynamics throughout the book were raw and realistic.
Sutton, with such few words, manages to express the apprehension, the warmth, and the tentativeness involved in forming relationships with other people. She touches on the fragility and unpredictability of human connections with realism and maturity. It made me compare life and people and their messiness, to writing—where you have total control over the characters and their dialogue, their dynamics and their conflict; and also to reading—where everything is planned out prior, and you can easily flip to the end to check that everyone makes it out with hearts and limbs intact.
May 03, Suze Lavender rated it it was amazing. Her parents are too preoccupied with their own misery to pay her any attention, her siblings have their own lives and Fain doesn't have any good friends at school. At night she has a lot of friends though. When she's supposed to sleep she spends her time outside with monsters and other fairytale creatures.
Fain finds solace in her writing. She has a vivid imagination which always pulls her through no matter what happens. When she's being betrayed by someone she likes very much sh Fain is lonely. When she's being betrayed by someone she likes very much she has to make a decision. Will she keep being lonely or will she make an effort to make people notice her again? The Lonely Ones has been written in free verse. It's a beautiful story about a lonely girl who lives in a fantastic imaginary world. Fain's days are a lot less spectacular than her nights.
Her story is heartbreaking and I shed several tears while reading this book. The writing is brilliant. Even though a story in verse has less words there are plenty of layers. Kelsey Sutton can say a lot in just a few sentences, which is a big strength. The verses are all fantastic. I was impressed by their quality. They seem so effortless while it's clear Kelsey Sutton worked very hard to find the exact right words and rhythm at the same time. The Lonely Ones is a book to read again and again. It's very impressive and an absolute must-read.
Feb 18, Gabrielle Carolina rated it really liked it Shelves: A verse novel with a tenderly beating heart, you'll read it in one sitting and cheer for the main character when you've finished! Avoid at all costs. Mar 18, Moxie marsh rated it it was amazing. The Lonely ones is a book of poetry, about a young girl named Fain.
Fain has 2 older siblings, a brother and a sister, who pay her no atention. Fain finds herself consumed by her lonelyness, longer for someone to be with, a friend to value her like a queen is valued by the people she rules over. Which is exactly what Fain gets, each night, kindly 'monsters' bring her to a world of her design, make her their queen, praise her as though they are fish out of water and she is cool pond below them. W The Lonely ones is a book of poetry, about a young girl named Fain. Written in Free verse, Fain expresses her disdainful feelings towards her popular peers, until a boy from New Orleans moves to her school.
Fain finally may have made a friend, someone she knows she can talk to. A boy who is bad at writting but good at math. A boy from New Orleans who sheds the light of friendship on Fains Dark and lonely world. That is, until Fain finds out just why the popular girls glare at her whenever she is with him. That mistake, that misplaced trust, may be exactly what is takes for Fain to get her family back. Nov 11, Renia Mckenzie rated it it was amazing. My 1st free verse novel and i was throughly impressed. Apr 30, Kelly Gunderman rated it it was amazing Shelves: Check out this and other reviews on my young adult book blog, Here's to Happy Endings!
Middle grade novels are special pieces of literature. If written correctly, these books can inspire a love of reading in older children and teenagers that will last a lifetime. These kinds of books are hard to come by, but every now and again you find a true gem that you feel the need to introduce others to and share your love for. The Lonely Ones is one of those special types of books that will have an effect Check out this and other reviews on my young adult book blog, Here's to Happy Endings!
The Lonely Ones is one of those special types of books that will have an effect on anyone who reads it — even adults. It delivers a wonderful message of family and belonging, and it is a book that I believe everyone — both young and old — should definitely try to pick up and read at least once.
They claim to come to her because she is lonely, and they want to try and fill in for everyone else and make her life feel more complete. At first, Fain loves these nighttime adventures, but eventually she starts to long for real, human companionship — friends at school, a boy she likes, and most of all, her family. The Lonely Ones is a different type of book because it is written entirely in verse.
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It was simply perfect, and I loved everything about it. It will remind you of how powerful family and friendship is, and the value of spending time together and making memories that will always be important. I simply cannot recommend this one enough. Kelsey Sutton Publication Date: April 26, Publisher: Not sure LOL When your only friend is your own endless imagination, how do you escape your mind and connect to the world around you?
Whether floating through space or under the sea, climbing mountains or traipsing through forests, Fain becomes queen beyond--and in spite of--the walls of her bedroom. I have never read a book quite like The Lonely Ones. I literally read it in one sitting. The story just flowed and instantly captured my heart. The Lonely Ones is about a girl named Fain.
Her family is going through a hard time, and pretty much ignore her. Her dad recently lost his job and is having a hard time finding work. Her mom is always working and is rarely home. Kelsey is a genius and so talented. I wish I could write more, but I really don't want to give anything away. I promise that you will thank me and fall in love too! Apr 11, Dianne rated it it was amazing Shelves: Have you ever felt soul-deep loneliness? Imagine growing up feeling lonely, different, not quite in step with the rest of the world, an unimportant extra in the cast of life.
That is how Fain, a young girl, feels as she makes her own friends in her imagination that come to her window at night and take her to a special place where she is noticed. During her waking hours, she has her fantastical stories that she writes to fill her lonely hours, but how can she learn to connect to the rest of the w Have you ever felt soul-deep loneliness? During her waking hours, she has her fantastical stories that she writes to fill her lonely hours, but how can she learn to connect to the rest of the world, to be noticed if she would rather live in the world of her mind?
The object of ridicule and bullying because she is different, reality is a painful place for Fain as she navigates the brutality of school and the youthful ignorance of others. Discover the moment she realizes her worth and shed a few tears for her along the way. Painfully beautiful, emotionally magnetic, this is a must read for young adults, teens and anyone who has a heartbeat or an ounce of compassion for others. Philomel Books Publication Date: April 26, ISBN: Feb 03, Wrigamuffin rated it it was amazing Shelves: I loved this book. I just love it. When I first opened it and I saw how it was written in rhyme I was just like, "Oh geez.
Welp I have another hour here so i might as well read it. When I read through it for the second time everything just brought on a whole new meaning. Since I wasn't reading it to get through it it made me think about things a lot more. Jan 16, Nicole Wang rated it really liked it. It seemed like an almost nostalgic read, and the idea was simply endearing. This was a very short read, so this is going to be a very short review! Verse books tend to be a fast read, and at pages, it was even faster than I expected.
Despite the few words and short sentences, there's something about this story that packs a punch. Sutton's words are chosen carefully, each designed to push a certain emotion into your heart. The family dynamic between Fain and the rest of her loved ones was relatable, though painfully so. There were so many moments of ambivalence, of wanting to be noticed, of uncertainty and I felt it all. I'm not quite sure how Sutton manages to accomplish this in a mere three words at times, but she did.
And I just have to mention Fain's siblings--who, as apathetic as they seemed at first, made my heart warm because no matter how ignorant they were of Fain before, they were there when it mattered, and I loved that. I almost wish that we saw more of the monsters outside of Fain's window though, and I kind of wish we hadn't known some of the things we did going into the story.
The synopsis provides almost an entire summary of the story and this is just a minor thing, really I feel like a shorter and vaguer synopsis would've improved on the adventure The Lonely Ones takes you on.
Lyrical in it's free verse, The Lonely Ones reads like poetry and gives you the emotions often accompanied with beautiful words. A fast read worth every minute, this one is simply wonderful. This review was originally posted on Fiction Freak The first two word that I wrote about this book were "beautiful" and "captivating", and both of these words describe this book perfectly.
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I am cultivating a huge crush on books in verse and this one is helping me broaden my horizons in this category of literature. This is also the first middle grade book I have read that is written in verse and I hope it definitely isn't the last. I have a lot of respect for people that can tell amazing, vibrant stories with so few words but Kelsey does a fantas The first two word that I wrote about this book were "beautiful" and "captivating", and both of these words describe this book perfectly.
I have a lot of respect for people that can tell amazing, vibrant stories with so few words but Kelsey does a fantastic job. The writing is so lovely and flows so smoothly it is easy to read in one sitting. I love the attention to how the phrases flow and how the stanzas are formatted, it truly made this book an immersive read. I love a story that can transport me right along with it into a world that I can connect with. Everyone has had a point in their childhood where they have felt alone and invisible, so this makes Fain's character that much more interesting and relatable.
This book gave me some serious Bridge to Terabithia vibes with Fain's nighttime adventures and the friendship that happens in this book is probably one of my favorite friendships in a book ever. This book is much more than an imaginative tale of make-believe creatures and a lonely girl; it is about the hardships of life, the wonders of growing up, and the importance of family and good friends.
The Lonely Ones explores life events that are very prominent and real and sheds some light on the outcast. I think it is important to note that Fain doesn't try to fit in, she is content with who she is even when it hurts to know that people don't see who you really are. The characters are wonderfully complex and genuine and just make the story so fascinating to read. I enjoyed every second of this book and will definitely be picking up a copy to add to my collection. Jun 14, Sarah rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was incredibly short but I thought it was really good.
I don't want to say powerful because that implies that it hit hard and heavy. It was a subtle, beautiful kind of story. Very soft and short, but it had a lot of meaning behind it. It's probably not for everyone but I connected to it. It's a simple premise: It's also written in verse so it's incredibly fast to This was incredibly short but I thought it was really good.
It's also written in verse so it's incredibly fast to read. I would definitely say check this one out if you enjoy verse stories and want some quick. Apr 26, Jennifer rated it it was amazing. This book is so beautiful and powerful. Aug 24, clarino rated it really liked it Shelves: Have I mentioned how much I love books in verse before?
Dec 29, Alisha Clarke rated it really liked it. This was a beautiful, super- quick read. I had never read or even heard of free verse poetry before and I love it! She has such a beautiful way of writing that is both whimsical and relatable. I found Fain to be such a great central character and saw myself in her troubles.
Great book - vey much enjoyed! Sep 10, 3 Ava N rated it it was amazing. The Lonely Ones is a realistic book. It goes through parents losing their jobs and a struggling girl that is emotional. This book is also kind of hard to understand but later in the book it will make sense. Oct 26, Marisa rated it really liked it Shelves: I love love loved the writing style of this book! And the meaning behind the "monsters.
The Lonely One
Jan 07, Brittany Lozada added it. The book is written in poem form which is the first time I ever read a book in that format but it was a cool way to also read a story. The story explains how many kids are feeling now on days. Parents don't usually give kids their time because of work or they just don't feel like it.
She creates this monsters that are her only friends and that teach her a way to survive the loneliness that she is going through. Apr 14, Valy P. This book is also very different from my usually readings. Short sentences followed by a dot, or linked together without punctuation, tied only by the deep sense that the authoress wants to conve Beautiful! Short sentences followed by a dot, or linked together without punctuation, tied only by the deep sense that the authoress wants to convey and by the strength of the message that even a simple word, close to another one, send us.
It all looks like a beautiful and long poetry, but a few pages will be enough to get used to it. Even if she chose to write this book in verses, the imprint of her style remains the same. Hers is a light touch, beauty and it allowed us to daydream. She is a girl who feels lonely even if surrounded by a crowd. Life problems, as the difficulty of finding a job or the monotony of one that is not what you want, have led her parents to close in themselves or to argue all the time. Her siblings, now grown up and caught in the typical issues that catalyze the attention of every teenager, they forgot the games and the complicity of when they were children.
At school, students are divided into groups. Groups that act and think as one entity, where she feels not to belong. Fain walk in this world, but no one sees her. Talks, but no one hears her. When poured on paper rivers of ink words outlining her infinite worlds and endless stories. In this way, or during the night. When lights go down and stars shine. When everybody goes to sleep and her monsters wake up.
Creatures, of different and strange shapes, that have made her the Queen of their Kingdom. Every nights they lead her in a different place and live together incredible adventures. But in the morning, when sun rises and the monsters go back to hiding, she starts a new day of loneliness. This, at least, until a new guy arrives at school, the only one that really seems to notice her. He can see and hear her. How '' Changed Michael Mando's Life. Edit Cast Series cast summary: Mike 1 episode, Cierra Ashborn Chelsea 1 episode, Pat Gallaher Coach Steele 1 episode, Michael K. Liam 1 episode, Sara Lucas Lindsey 1 episode, Sofia Martinez Townsfolk 1 episode, James McDonald James 1 episode, David Secrest Seth 1 episode, Zachary Thompson Edit Details Official Sites: Facebook - Fan Page.
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