Rating: 
Summary: Off the hook
Review: Author Christopher David audaciously demonstrates that relationships are never easy, whether they're heterosexual or homosexual. In his novel I'M ON MY WAY, David traces the lives of three main characters and their friends as they each labor to find their soul mates and contend with the reality of being black and gay. Readers follow the men as they deal with love, loss, vengeance, acceptance, failure, and success. David unflinchingly strips away stereotypes and exposes readers to the real world of living and loving as a gay man while presenting real characters with real issues. His three-dimensional characters jump off the page and become men readers can listen to, feel with, and empathize with. David shows us that whether we're dating men or women, the drama is the same...we are all people looking to love and be loved in return.Christopher David's writing style is poetry in motion, flowing like old school hip-hop. His language is real and it's easy to quickly get caught up in the characters' thought processes and emotions. The storyline is solid with enough drama to keep most readers entertained; however, this story is about gay men and all that entails. While David pulls the wool off our eyes with regards to the lifestyle of gay men, some readers may need to take this book in stride. This author writes with no holds barred which can be a little too much at times for readers who are simply not used to dealing with the intricacies of homosexual relationships. If you can get past any hovering hesitations and pick up a copy of this novel, you're definitely in for a literary treat. Reviewed by Natasha T.
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Rating: 
Summary: Looking for Love
Review: Author Christopher David audaciously demonstrates that relationships are never easy, whether they're heterosexual or homosexual. In his novel I'M ON MY WAY, David traces the lives of three main characters and their friends as they each labor to find their soul mates and contend with the reality of being black and gay. Readers follow the men as they deal with love, loss, vengeance, acceptance, failure, and success. David unflinchingly strips away stereotypes and exposes readers to the real world of living and loving as a gay man while presenting real characters with real issues. His three-dimensional characters jump off the page and become men readers can listen to, feel with, and empathize with. David shows us that whether we're dating men or women, the drama is the same...we are all people looking to love and be loved in return. Christopher David's writing style is poetry in motion, flowing like old school hip-hop. His language is real and it's easy to quickly get caught up in the characters' thought processes and emotions. The storyline is solid with enough drama to keep most readers entertained; however, this story is about gay men and all that entails. While David pulls the wool off our eyes with regards to the lifestyle of gay men, some readers may need to take this book in stride. This author writes with no holds barred which can be a little too much at times for readers who are simply not used to dealing with the intricacies of homosexual relationships. If you can get past any hovering hesitations and pick up a copy of this novel, you're definitely in for a literary treat. Reviewed by Natasha T.
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Rating:
Summary: A Heartfelt debut
Review: Author Christopher David has created a stunning debut novel that demands the highest of respect. "I'm On My Way" introduces the reader to three main characters, Jared (everyone's best friend), Kevin (The Diva) and Dio'genes (It's Ovah for huh!), and a host of secondary characters, including Michael (the dream), Miles (the lover), and Sean (hello! thug trade). Each character is given realistic characterics that has one wondering just who are these people really? It amazed me how each one mirrored some scene in my life, or the life of my friends! I'm telling you, Christopher David captured the essence of the life and put it on paper! I absolutely loved it! And am looking forward to more work from this new talent. Work Christopher! Work!
Rating:
Summary: A Heartfelt debut
Review: Author Christopher David has created a stunning debut novel that demands the highest of respect. "I'm On My Way" introduces the reader to three main characters, Jared (everyone's best friend), Kevin (The Diva) and Dio'genes (It's Ovah for huh!), and a host of secondary characters, including Michael (the dream), Miles (the lover), and Sean (hello! thug trade). Each character is given realistic characterics that has one wondering just who are these people really? It amazed me how each one mirrored some scene in my life, or the life of my friends! I'm telling you, Christopher David captured the essence of the life and put it on paper! I absolutely loved it! And am looking forward to more work from this new talent. Work Christopher! Work!
Rating:
Summary: A Work of Honesty, Power, and Extraordinary Promise
Review: Christopher David in I'M ON MY WAY has written a first novel that demands respect and attention. Rarely has a young writer pounced on the scene with such a pungent, searing understanding and commitment in writing a book about a slice of life that has for years been no man's land. Other African American writers have addressed gay life in their community from James Baldwin, Lee Hayes, Caesar Brunswick et al, but as far as placing the reader deeply within the milieu, the language, the special struggles that surround the gay black man, Christopher David has the edge. David divides his book into chapters that are named for the individual characters - Jared, Jason, Kevin, Diogenes - and it is through their eyes and words that the story of searching for the perfect relationship unfolds. The primary character is Jared and he is the one around whom all the varied tales of love and disappointment, grief, lust and need swirl. Each of these men are interesting, different, and as they each reveal their personal histories we are given insight into just what determines a successful relationship. David addresses the African American styles, the lingo, AIDS, spousal abuse, family acceptance/rejection, the need for friendship and extended family, and in each of these areas he leaves no stone unturned. We grow to love these men, loathe some of their ex-loves, and finally we grow to understand the importance of loving one's self as the most potent requirement in forming lasting and meaningful partnering. This is a first novel and Christopher David tackles a theme that is at first seemingly isolated to a special group. He eventually leads us to universals and closes his book with an author's note that is from a truly beautiful soul. In time he will spend less time on "in-group dialogue" and more time on plot. What is missing here is an editor more attentive to spelling and punctuation and the details that surround a first book. All of that will come. Christopher David will succeed where some others have failed. It is in his will and his passion. A very fine first novel!
Rating:
Summary: A Work of Honesty, Power, and Extraordinary Promise
Review: Christopher David in I'M ON MY WAY has written a first novel that demands respect and attention. Rarely has a young writer pounced on the scene with such a pungent, searing understanding and commitment in writing a book about a slice of life that has for years been no man's land. Other African American writers have addressed gay life in their community from James Baldwin, Lee Hayes, Caesar Brunswick et al, but as far as placing the reader deeply within the milieu, the language, the special struggles that surround the gay black man, Christopher David has the edge. David divides his book into chapters that are named for the individual characters - Jared, Jason, Kevin, Diogenes - and it is through their eyes and words that the story of searching for the perfect relationship unfolds. The primary character is Jared and he is the one around whom all the varied tales of love and disappointment, grief, lust and need swirl. Each of these men are interesting, different, and as they each reveal their personal histories we are given insight into just what determines a successful relationship. David addresses the African American styles, the lingo, AIDS, spousal abuse, family acceptance/rejection, the need for friendship and extended family, and in each of these areas he leaves no stone unturned. We grow to love these men, loathe some of their ex-loves, and finally we grow to understand the importance of loving one's self as the most potent requirement in forming lasting and meaningful partnering. This is a first novel and Christopher David tackles a theme that is at first seemingly isolated to a special group. He eventually leads us to universals and closes his book with an author's note that is from a truly beautiful soul. In time he will spend less time on "in-group dialogue" and more time on plot. What is missing here is an editor more attentive to spelling and punctuation and the details that surround a first book. All of that will come. Christopher David will succeed where some others have failed. It is in his will and his passion. A very fine first novel!
Rating:
Summary: unbelievable book
Review: I am an avid reader and have read many different authors form James Baldwin to Toni Morrison to all but one of E. Lynn Harris's books but this book definitely stands out for me. I was wraped up in what was happening to the characters and have to admit when I made it to the end of the book I was starting to tear up. This book moved me and I recommend it to anybody that I know who reads a lot like I do. If you have not read it read it.
Rating:
Summary: Breath-taking!!!!!!!!
Review: I bought this book because one of my friends advised me that it would be well worth the time. I had never heard of Christopher David and was a little hesitant but decided to give him and his novel a shot. Can I just say WOW! I usually don't read novels that focus on men and their relationships because I've always thought we'd have nothing in common. But I'm On My Way has a universal theme to it: love. I fell head over heels with Jared and Michael and Dio and Miles and genuinely wanted to know what would become of their love. I went through their struggles and dealt with their pain right down to the very last sentence. I am rarely brought to tears by literature, but Christopher David's book had be bawling...I'm talking tears falling all over the place. The bottom line is this: take a chance on this new author. You won't be disappointed. Ann, in New York City
Rating:
Summary: Breath-taking!!!!!!!!
Review: I bought this book because one of my friends advised me that it would be well worth the time. I had never heard of Christopher David and was a little hesitant but decided to give him and his novel a shot. Can I just say WOW! I usually don't read novels that focus on men and their relationships because I've always thought we'd have nothing in common. But I'm On My Way has a universal theme to it: love. I fell head over heels with Jared and Michael and Dio and Miles and genuinely wanted to know what would become of their love. I went through their struggles and dealt with their pain right down to the very last sentence. I am rarely brought to tears by literature, but Christopher David's book had be bawling...I'm talking tears falling all over the place. The bottom line is this: take a chance on this new author. You won't be disappointed. Ann, in New York City
Rating:
Summary: A Novel Worth Reading
Review: I picked up this book out of curiosity, and was surprised at how quickly I fell into the plot! Having read so many black gay stories I just knew I would be able to tell this story like I had been able to tell all the rest--but lo and behold I couldn't! This book is a great book for all people who have experienced love, are looking for love, or cannot figure out how to keep love. If you haven't picked up yet, do yourself a favor!
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