Looking for It

by Michael Thomas Ford

Book Overview

In Michael Thomas Ford's latest novel, he explores that unnameable drive that makes us restless and hungry for something we're not quite sure of, a universal theme that plagues just about everybody from all walks of life. Looking for It looks at the trials and tribulations of seven gay men who live in a small town in upstate New York, where they must rely on their close friends and networks as a way to build a sense of community - simply put, built-in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758204078
• ISBN13: 9780758204073
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Rewarding tale about a group of supportive gay men

Simon is an aging and lonely queen still trying to get over the death of his lifetime partner. Stephen is a young accountant, secretly gay, that is except to two of his clients, John and Russell. John and Russell themselves appear to have the perfect relationship; but appearances can be deceiving. Greg is looking for the right partner, but without success. Mike, barman in a local gay bar where the various characters gather, happily listens to his regulars' woes while ignoring his own; and Thomas, the new priest is in denial about his true self. Loosely and not altogether advantageously connected to this group of friends is Pete, who enjoys the benefits of another man's attentions while denying that he himself is gay. Looking For It follows the interactions between this group of gay men who help and support one another as they discover what they really want. Well written, this is an endearing, interesting and most enjoyable tale; the interaction between this group of diverse and very likeable men is warm and loving, they genuinely care for each other. It balances this with touches of humour, and the occasional explicit scene. While it covers a period of just a few months, the effects of what happens in that time one feels sure will be long lasting and beneficial for almost all involved, providing a positive conclusion to the book. The most attractive book cover illustration is an added bonus.

Searching

I found that Looking for it has a meaning behind it. I mean is Mike the main character was lost and he found what made him happy and you could say this connects with every day life. I really enjoyed the book and how Ford Created the characters its was great and it deals with situations that homosexuals face. For an the way people react seeing the same sex together and this case i felt that you could connect with each character.

Great Story, Terrific Characters, Very Erotic!

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, "Looking For It." I had previously read Mr. Ford's "Last Summer" however, this more recent endeavor was the better of the two books. I loved the story, with its clan of characters. Among my favorites were Mike, the bartender at the Engine Room; Thomas, the Episcopalian priest; and Simon, the older gay gentleman who is the partiarch of this cast. I do hope that Mr. Ford is planning a sequel to this novel that includes the characters I have mentioned above. I finished the book a few days ago and I can honestly say that I am kind of missing the characters, they were very true to life. The book was filled with real life situations, not always pleasant ones to encounter. Additionally, Mr. Ford writes a sexual encounter far better than most authors of this genre. Truly enjoyed this one and I am sure you will too! Guy De Rosa Los Angeles, California

Another great gay novel!

I very much enjoyed Michael Thomas Ford's first attempt at gay fiction, but I really thought this book was superb - much better than the first. The way he develops the characters is excellent - especially Simon and Walter the two older men, and their forty-year relationship. All the characters are very interesting, including the rather pathetic portrayal of the gay-basher. I highly recommend this work for all gay readers.

Another Great Book by Michael Thomas Ford

I really liked this book. I found it an intense and page turning drama. Michael Thomas Ford seems to have a knack for writing drama's that have large casts and mutiple storylines and he blends them together magically. This is the story of John and Russell a couple who decides to split after seven years, Simon an older man dealing with the death of his long term lover and moving on, Thomas a priest dealing with his sexuality and his future in the church, last but definitely not least Mike a bartender who is looking for love and possibly a career change. Throw into the mix Pete a mechanic who has some anger management issues, a man who enjoys sex with men but who is adamently not gay. This book is very dark compared to 'Last Summer' and the authors humorous essays, and that is what I liked about this book. I loved the fact that it was dark and not merely a light fluffy romance, it had romance but it also had a sadistic violent edge that kept me up late into the night reading to discover what is going to happen next. I really liked 'Last Summer' but felt that this book is much better and I am anxiously looking for to Michael Thomas Ford's next fiction effort.