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.

Unique and original story

ADF is my favorite author. His imagination is second to none. His writing is vivid and beautiful. He tells a compelling story without any wasted words.

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.

Awesome story

Great across the board. James Cameron stole so much from this book, and this book is still far more imaginative, plausible, and compelling than his Avatar movies.

Read it

OG Avatar meets space Tarzan. Lots of heart, lots of cool creatures and a vast but intimate world. Great reader.

tree riffic

a long standing favorite
please listen as this is a valuable study in human nature

AWESOME!!

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

Enjoyable story, well worth the time

SPOILER ALERT: Similar to Pandora, but well worth listening to. Added this to my favorites so I can listen to it again.

First author to match A Tchaikovskys articulation of biological symbiosis n battles

What the title says. Truly one of the greatest tales demonstrating our place as humans not apart from, but a part OF the biological world we are blessed to have evolved from. The folly of capitalist extraction, borrowing without returning, without ever preaching, was a beautiful thing to experience. If every kid had this as required reading in school, and understood the reality that this so called fiction detailed, our world would be a better place. Like Adrian Tchaikovsky, this author somehow explores all these themes with such detailed explanations of dangerous and exciting forms of life, at once at odds with yet essential to the animals we call humans, that it’s impossible to put down once you start reading. The giant’s dialogue becomes a bit draining at times, but that’s the only fault I could find. Do yourself a favour and go on this journey,!-!: take its lessons with you.