|summary= An interesting look at the state of our planet, told through a tale that includes elements of Science Fction science fiction and Romance romance - ''The Message'' is not always an easy read, but it's certaily certainly a worthwhile one - illustrating ideas and theories we may not be familiar with, in a manner that makes them accessible - although some still make for uncomfortable reading
All in all, this is a fascinating and clever attempt to address serious issues in a readable manner that will perhaps attract more readers in this manner than it would as a straightforward non-fcition book. It's by no means an easy read, and addresses some issues that I was not familiar with, and am keen to research. Eye opening and interesting, ''The Message'' has a lot to say. Many thanks to the publishers for the copy.
For further reading I would recommend [[The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber]] - a book with a love story that I was reminded of here, and another book that takes a look at our planet from an outside perspective. You might also enjoy [[Omnipotence: Odyssey Book I by Geoff Gaywood]].