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A review by adamsw216
The Hidden World: How Insects Sustain Life on Earth Today and Will Shape Our Lives Tomorrow by George McGavin
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
British entomologist Dr. George McGavin passionately expresses his fascination with insects and his love for the natural world. He takes the time to introduce us to several species of insects, describes everything from their feeding to their mating habits, and helps the reader understand how they fit into their ecosystem. However, it's not all roses—McGavin's despondency for the future of the natural world is very clear. He is gravely concerned about the destruction of natural habitats and the resulting loss of biodiversity (as he, and all of us, should be).
The book is written in a breezy, Sunday-afternoon-educational-television-program tone. There honestly isn't a ton here that would be new or surprising to anyone who regularly reads books/watches documentaries on the subject of the natural world. That isn't to say I did not learn anything, and there are plenty of interesting facts in here. But one of the best parts of this book is in the interviews that McGavin conducts for the audiobook. He has a casual conversation with naturalists, biologists, and entomologists about their particular areas of study and the broader global crisis. The knowledge and passion of these interviewees is readily apparent and make for some great listening. They certainly make this a worthy book to pick up and give a listen to.
The book is written in a breezy, Sunday-afternoon-educational-television-program tone. There honestly isn't a ton here that would be new or surprising to anyone who regularly reads books/watches documentaries on the subject of the natural world. That isn't to say I did not learn anything, and there are plenty of interesting facts in here. But one of the best parts of this book is in the interviews that McGavin conducts for the audiobook. He has a casual conversation with naturalists, biologists, and entomologists about their particular areas of study and the broader global crisis. The knowledge and passion of these interviewees is readily apparent and make for some great listening. They certainly make this a worthy book to pick up and give a listen to.