Down for Whatever

by Frederick Smith, Ristine Noble (Cover Design); Michael Storrings (C (Illustrator)

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

Genres: LGBT, Fiction, Gay Fiction

Hardcover

First published July 1, 2005

About the author

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Frederick Smith is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and Loyola University Chicago. A finalist for the PEN Center Emerging Voices Fellowship, and an alum of the VONA (Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation) Writers Workshop, Fred is a social justice advocate. He lives in Los Angeles and works with college students to help them find their voices and develop pride in their cultural and gender identities. He is the author of Down for Whatever and Right Side of the Wrong Bed, a Lambda Literary Award finalist.

(Source: Amazon.com)

Reviews

[Rashid Darden · Rating 5 out of 5]

From 8-5-05

I just finished Frederick Smith's DOWN FOR WHATEVER about two hours ago....I loved it. But then again, I knew I would.

Smith introduces a wide array of characters -- some are downright lovable and others...well, not so much. But the way I became invested in the characters is a testament to the author's talents. You too will have your favorites, both the ones you love and the ones you love to hate.

This novel is entertaining, but don't be fooled, for DOWN FOR WHATEVER also brings to the forefront major issues concerning sexuality among men of color. It's a fun novel, but not a fluff novel at all.

So pick up this novel and support one of the most talented authors you'll have the pleasure of reading!

[Bruh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of the 4 books I recently ordered, that
arrived the other day. Plan to start on this one
later tonight....

[Jerry Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

See my review posted in the Washington Blade in September 2005.

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[Ronald Herring · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Book Is Very Good I could not put this book down that how good it is. I would recommended this book to Everybody