Review of Terms of Service
Posted: 11 Dec 2022, 10:31
[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
Despite everything the Hierarchy has done, Kim feels that something is amiss. Her life begins taking a different turn when she and her friend Shan go riding past the legal boundaries. Unbeknownst to them, there is a game at play. As the puzzle unravels and more is added to thicken the plot, the story becomes more exhilarating and thought-provoking. The real and the virtual get entangled in a mesh that makes it hard to tell one from the other. Eventually, nothing is as it appears on the surface; the social standing based on merit is nothing more than a form of control and manipulation. When reality dawns on Kim, what will she do?
Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice by Craig W. Stanfill is an enthralling work of science fiction set in a futuristic, artificial intelligence-driven world. It comprises 352 standard pages. It was published on April 2, 2021, by Bad Rooster Press. Like their bicycle riding adventure, nothing in this book was boring. At times, it seemed everything would stop abruptly, yet there would be another corner that would introduce a new absorbing angle. Moreover, nothing appeared forced; everything flowed seamlessly.
The title, Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice, was accurate. Everything was constantly changing, and it was hard to foretell what would be forthcoming. Craig ensured that the reader’s curiosity was piqued down to the concluding page. In the book, a distinct company controls every aspect of life, from transportation to food and clothing. While everything appears organized, the dissonance that exists deep within some of the characters reveals what it truly means to be human, what each should strive to guard jealously: free will.
I loved the world-building in Terms of Service. The author took time to develop a strong foundation that enabled me to comprehend everything afterward. Additionally, the shifting back and forth in time added to the thrilling nature of the book. The characters were simple, brilliantly developed, and realistic. Most were not superheroes, but human beings trapped in a world they could not escape from. I identified with their decision-making processes, and this is what made me root for the leading character; all readers will be moved.
I disliked absolutely nothing about the book. Consequently, I rate it five out of five. Finding a book that is as interesting as it is thought-provoking is always like coming across an oasis in the desert. This one has left me with a great deal to think about, particularly the implications of the futuristic world presented in the book. Ardent readers of science fiction will enjoy poring over this book. I look forward to reading its sequel.
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Terms of Service
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Despite everything the Hierarchy has done, Kim feels that something is amiss. Her life begins taking a different turn when she and her friend Shan go riding past the legal boundaries. Unbeknownst to them, there is a game at play. As the puzzle unravels and more is added to thicken the plot, the story becomes more exhilarating and thought-provoking. The real and the virtual get entangled in a mesh that makes it hard to tell one from the other. Eventually, nothing is as it appears on the surface; the social standing based on merit is nothing more than a form of control and manipulation. When reality dawns on Kim, what will she do?
Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice by Craig W. Stanfill is an enthralling work of science fiction set in a futuristic, artificial intelligence-driven world. It comprises 352 standard pages. It was published on April 2, 2021, by Bad Rooster Press. Like their bicycle riding adventure, nothing in this book was boring. At times, it seemed everything would stop abruptly, yet there would be another corner that would introduce a new absorbing angle. Moreover, nothing appeared forced; everything flowed seamlessly.
The title, Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice, was accurate. Everything was constantly changing, and it was hard to foretell what would be forthcoming. Craig ensured that the reader’s curiosity was piqued down to the concluding page. In the book, a distinct company controls every aspect of life, from transportation to food and clothing. While everything appears organized, the dissonance that exists deep within some of the characters reveals what it truly means to be human, what each should strive to guard jealously: free will.
I loved the world-building in Terms of Service. The author took time to develop a strong foundation that enabled me to comprehend everything afterward. Additionally, the shifting back and forth in time added to the thrilling nature of the book. The characters were simple, brilliantly developed, and realistic. Most were not superheroes, but human beings trapped in a world they could not escape from. I identified with their decision-making processes, and this is what made me root for the leading character; all readers will be moved.
I disliked absolutely nothing about the book. Consequently, I rate it five out of five. Finding a book that is as interesting as it is thought-provoking is always like coming across an oasis in the desert. This one has left me with a great deal to think about, particularly the implications of the futuristic world presented in the book. Ardent readers of science fiction will enjoy poring over this book. I look forward to reading its sequel.
******
Terms of Service
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
