Midworld

By: Alan Dean Foster

Narrated by: Eric Martin

A jungle planet must defend against exploitative aliens in this novel by the number one New York Times best-selling author of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

From the rich imagination of science-fiction great Alan Dean Foster comes the story of Midworld, a Humanx Commonwealth planet that's equally fragile and hostile. Covered by a lush rainforest, Midworld is home to a primitive society that lives in harmony with the natural world. But the arrival of an exploitative human company, whose workers know nothing of Midworld's delicate ecosystem, sparks a conflict. Should Midworld's villagers aid the humans or stand against them?

The hero of Foster's addictive pause-resister, Born, decides to lead two humans across the perilous jungle. His choice propels Midworld toward annihilation - and leads him headlong into a battle for survival.

©1975 Alan Dean Foster (P)2019 Tantor

Fantastic World Building

This book is another fine example of a writer taking a concept of an alien world and fully fleshing out a functioning speculative ecosystem. Such fantastic world building on par with greats like Jack Vance and Hal Clement. The creatures and plants of the world put forth intertwine in such a way that it's as if the author was simply sighting an actual study of real life flora and fauna.

The story also progresses at a pace that seems appropriate and unrushed but not drawn out. The characters are memorable as is the overall plot and the fantastic twist of a conclusion only mildly hinted at through the story make this one a listen worthy science fiction book.

Excellent story

I remember when my late father brought me this book when I was a kid. Still a great story. The narrator was perfect for this book. Classic. Makes me think that some of the ideas for Pandora world building could have started here.

World building is amazing

The world building and description is absolutely amazing. The storyline itself is pretty simple, but well executed. Some of the scenes and vivid descriptions will give you goosebumps. Well worth a listen/read.

Avatar

Is this from whence the idea of Avatar originally came? 1975 I have been reading ADF since a few years after that.

slow start Strong finish

so it took a little while to get into the book maybe an hour. once it started rolling it kept going getting stronger and stronger and then a conclusion that fit the narrative it was a quick ending but a good ending. this whole story reminds me a bit of Avatar since this was around before Avatar I would say Avatar was derived from this story. I love Alan Dean Foster books and if you like them you won't be disappointed.

Gave me a mindset.

Wonderful book and a hard way to think about what we’re doing to the planet. I didn’t realize how close I have come to memorizing this book over the decades.

Thank you Mr. Foster for trying to warn us to not be who we are.

Peace.

I've become a bit cynical in my old age

I read every Alan Dean Foster book I could get my hands on in my youth and loved the all. Midworld was no exception. In my youth, it was mind bending ideas that made me want more, but in my mid-50s, it's a bit less mind bending, but still excellent. I heavily recommend this book and all of Alan Dean Foster's earlier works.

Review for midworld

This is a fine book. Lovely story, good characters and a pleasing ending. You do need a good vocabulary to follow him sometimes but I have a good vocabulary so it was fine with me. I love the way he uses words. I especially liked the theme of living with your planet instead of just on it.

Sumptuous sink into greening.

1st read was in high-school, and I remembered a wonderful world that drew me in. Even now I wished it was all real, even if every step was lethal.

AWESOME!!

Really enjoyed this story so much I listened to it twice. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, and Awesome.