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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Kensington (July 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0758209797
  • ISBN-13: 978-0758209795
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Whatever, I'm down for it!, December 29, 2005
By Dave McFaddin "TatBat" (Los Angeles/Silver Lake) - See all my reviews
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A friend loaned me this book and I devoured it.
Being a mostly white, out,gay man who usually dates men of color, the book gave me a greater insight to some things I didn't understand like being on the Down Low. I only recently discovered that I, myself am a quarter Latino (my parents covered it up) but I've lived my whole life in the East Los Angeles area.

I have met just about every type of man that Smith characterizes and in some ways it was like revisiting old friends.

One of the locales mentioned in the book is a city called Montebello. I live next door to there and have visited Club Chico from time to time. The locales and the characterizations were very personal for me.

Now the reason it didn't get 5 stars from me was because I thought the ending was a little too rushed and a little too warm and fuzzy.

I will definitely be ordering my own copy soon!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars (RAW Rating: 3.5) - Looking for Mr. Right, August 25, 2005
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Relationships are hard to initiate and even harder to maintain. Wouldn't it be nice if Mr. Right would just ride up on his proverbial white horse, knock on our front door and sweep us off our feet? In DOWN FOR WHATEVER, this is the desired scenario for Keith, Tommie, Rafael and Marco. Each is seemingly looking for Mr. Right in all the wrong places. Each hails from various backgrounds, yet when thrust into the fast-paced limelight of Los Angeles, will they be able to stake their claim on true love?

All of the characters have their individual concerns, which unite them together. As the lead singer of an R&B group from back in the day, Tommie was "Mr. It" back then. Hooking up was not an issue. Now that he is a little older and has reached the big 3-0 mark, he is still clinging to his celebrity status with his much younger, jock boyfriend on his arm. Will Tommie's insecurities plague him from allowing love to blossom? Marco finds himself in a quandary when dealing with a long distance relationship. Can he stay faithful despite all of the temptation that presents itself each day? Keith finally thinks he has found someone who is too-good-to-be-true, hopefully this isn't the case. Rafael casts caution to the wind and does whatever is clever and feels good at the moment. In the end, who ends up with a broken heart and who walks away happily ever after?

The story is told from the first person, conversational perspective of the four friends. Not being familiar with the gay lifestyle, the depictions of the scenes seemed believable and despite the protagonists' sexual preferences, I found myself pulling for them to realize the happiness that everyone deserves and shaking my head at some of their antics. Although the it started out a little slow to me, if you're looking for a book that has handsome men, attitude galore, and relationship drama mixed with some same-sex partnering, then DOWN FOR WHATEVER may be the book for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Down For Whatever" is a must read for anyone studying black/brown/gay relationships, September 6, 2005
Frederick Smith sets his seminal work along a theme that sociologists and demographers are already pointing out to the discomfort of a majority of Americans, that is the new emerging minority/majority is brown/black. So what happens when black and brown characters begin to explore their commonalities. Just what you will find in Down For Whatever. That racial stereotypes can be vastly different from the reality that comes from association and interaction. Frederick takes two Black single gay males and two Latino sgm, mix them together along with their friends, companions, families and significant others and produces a storyline that everyone ought to read as a blueprint for the present and future of black/brown relationships. Inevitably, his characters grow into a deeper understanding of each other just as Americans of all races and ethnicities must continue to understand each other and grow into respecting culture and sexuality.

Then finally, add back into the mix the ups and downs of living the gay life as a professional, as an individual who is one step away from homelessness, or as one who is on the "down low." Frederick Smith helps each of his readers to see a little of themselves in each character as they progress toward finding a more fulfilling self-identity. This book is highly recommended not only for gay audiences, but for those who would understand that emotions, relationships, love transcends race, gender and sexual preferences.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great, Fun Read
I really, really, really enjoyed this book!!! It had a good ending (I won't spoil anything), it didn't have too much about AIDS (can't be overlooked these days), the author did... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
This is the gay mans Waiting To Exhale. The love, humor, shade and brotherhood of gay men. Frederick Smith manages to capture the truth of the gay lifestyle that rings true... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Damon Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Down for whatever
I am waiting for the next install if a follow up to this is possible. This was a page turner for me I enjoy this book.
Published on August 24, 2007 by T. Kelley

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read from start to finish.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Frederick Smith reminds me E. Lynn Harris and Jame Earl Hardy. You get really involved with the characters and even been to not a like a few... Read more
Published on March 7, 2006 by Chucky Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid
In the spate of gay novels being published it is rare to discover anything that is new and refreshing. Read more
Published on December 21, 2005 by tonton

5.0 out of 5 stars Una Novela Exitante!
DOWN FOR WHATEVER, reality in the form of fiction: The struggle of gay black and brown men who seek to piece together their shattered souls with a little help from love: The... Read more
Published on November 22, 2005 by J.C. Aguilera

4.0 out of 5 stars fun read
Took this book on my trip to Hawaii. Fast read and very enjoyable. Look for the next novel.
Published on September 23, 2005 by D. A. Washington

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely engaging!
Entertaining from beginning to end! It is like watching an independent and very fresh movie.
I have never been to L.A. Read more
Published on August 11, 2005 by Jorge Florez

5.0 out of 5 stars Not the average....
I just finished Frederick Smith's DOWN FOR WHATEVER about two hours ago....I loved it. But then again, I knew I would. Read more
Published on August 6, 2005 by Rashid Darden

5.0 out of 5 stars HAAAAAAYYY!
I loved this book. What I liked the most about the book is how Smith represents the "gay scene" here in LA (yes, my hometown). A book like this has been so overdue. Read more
Published on July 25, 2005 by Federico Villalobos

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