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"The Matrix - Unloaded" Jul 30, 2007
By Raleigh Wright, III
"raleighiii"
The Earth Mosaic has a similar premise as the Matrix series with multiple layers of human reality existing simultaneously, but lacks the sci-fi / high-tech weaponry and Keanu Reeves (which may be a positive for some folks)... Instead, the author takes shots at almost every political and social concern facing our world today. Mr. Hiatt addresses issues ranging from middle-east turmoil, terrorism and UN struggles to redneck, illiterate southerners and metro-sexual yankees. The plot was somewhat slow in developing, but the latter stages of the book made it worth the wait. Some of the story line was cluttered with diatribes on social, political and religious elements (or perhaps vice versa?). It is amazing the knowledge (and opinions) the author has on so many topics - which sometimes made it difficult for the lay-person to follow. The Earth Mosaic is a very interesting book, and with all of the issues confronted there is plenty of room for more... Forget the movie, where's the sequel?
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 An engaging read, forcing you to think Jul 18, 2007
By John M. Hiatt
"jmhiatt"
As you can tell from my moniker, I am either the author himself or the author's brother. I happen to be the latter.
I have to say that I am quite impressed at this exciting and adventurous novel. Not only impressed that my brother can actually write in complete sentences, but that he actually takes on and masterfully handles some large scientific, political, and spiritual topics that are pertinent to our time. The main theme being the future, monumental event melding science and religion together. A discovery so large that Mankind is forever changed. I loved the way he used a messenger from the future to guide the reader into a higher level of thought, challenging our current paradigms. The book flat out makes you think of science, the Mid East conflict, the United Nations, religion, absolute truth versus relative truth, global warming, "time" travel, etc., etc. All of this is interwoven into a suspenseful, present-day action story that keeps you flipping the pages.
This book is definitely worth taking the time to read. It forces you to think intelligently about issues and their possible solutions. For a first time author, it goes above and beyond what you'd think. A definite read!
Personally, I can't wait for the movie. Excellent work Mike.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Nice effort from a new Author Jul 09, 2007
By D. Blain
For a first time author, this is a nice effort. Though it's an engaging story, it does ramble a bit. Hiatt manages to cover just about every controversial topic out there; stem cell research, Arab Israeli conflict, global warming it's all in there. Overall this is good read with enough twists and turns to keep you interested. I'm looking forward to his next book.
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