Maiden

by Cynthia Buchanan

At thirty, Fortune Dandy was still a virgin. Above all she wanted not to be...

Genres: Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Steven Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just posted an introductory essay on this quirky novel here: https://socratesonthebeach.com/steven...
The same issue reprints the first two chapters of the novel. I hope some publisher reprints the book: https://socratesonthebeach.com/cynthi...

[Monique Doulton]

This is still one of my favourite books. It captures the particular lonliness and desparation of trying to be part of that shiny swinging single iscene n the world of waterbeds, pool parties, and breezy soft rock hits.

[Lindsey Rich · Rating 2 out of 5]

DUPLICATE REVIEW (I lost access to my original account): this is such a strange book. I felt a bit manic while reading it, though I kind of understand why near the end. The author is a screenwriter and that helped clear up some of how the narrative was written, but it wasn’t until about page 150 or so that I realized it was written this way because our dear Ms Fortunee Dundee was currently testifying as the defendant to a double homicide. Once that realization hit the manic pacing and all the blah blah blahs make much more sense. I’m not overly sure what the story wanted me to take away from it. I just know I don’t hate this story, just that I am rather neutral on the whole experience.

[Lindsey Rich · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is such a strange book. I felt a bit manic while reading it, though I kind of understood as to why near the end of the book. The author is a screenwriter and that helped to clear up a bit of the narrative and perspective, but it wasn’t until about page 150 or so that I realized it’s written this way because our dear Ms Fortunee Dundee was currently testifying as the defendant to a double homicide. Once that realization struck, the manic pacing and jumping around and “blah blah blahs” was put Into much more context. I’m not overly sure as to what the story wanted me to take away from it. I just know I don’t hate this story, I’m rather neutral on it. So read it if you want.

[Casey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into this. Part of my problem with it had to do with the writing itself. It annoyed me. Also, the narrator and maiden herself, Furtune Dundy, was a giant pain in the ass. She wasn't a virgin because she had any sort of belief system, and I found this problematic. She was just, well, kind of frigid. Not a narrator a lustbucket such as I could understand at all.

[Leah · Rating 1 out of 5]

I so HATED this book.....Lily Tomlin LOVED it & for the life of me I couldn't figure out WHY. I found the main character to be neurotic, abrasive and annoying....the kind of person you would jump into heavy traffic to cross the street if she were a real person just to avoid & the style of writing was annoying too. Can't believe I managed to finish this book at all.......

[Dani C. · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have tried twice to get into this book. I just don't think I can do it.