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Midworld is set on a Humanx Commonwealth planet whose emerald rainforests shelter a primitive, harmony‑oriented society. An exploitative human company, unaware of the planet’s fragile ecosystem, stages an incursion that threatens this delicate balance. Born, a local hero, is tasked with escorting two humans through the perilous jungle. His decision—whether to aid the newcomers or defend his world—triggers a series of events that push Midworld toward potential annihilation and forces him into a desperate struggle for survival. The novel explores themes of environmental stewardship, cultural clash, and the moral dilemmas of entitlement and exploitation.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Speculative Fiction/Speculative Fiction
Authors: Alan Dean Foster
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