Review of Terms of Service
Posted: 05 Mar 2023, 19:10
[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill is a science fiction novel set in the future. Kim lived in a world where AIs were harshly and dominantly ruled. Everything was controlled: food, transportation, entertainment, housing, clothing, etc. Kim works at an AI company, and everything was monitored and recorded. The company implemented social cohesion ratings for their AI trainers, including Kim. Every good performance increases their rating. The higher the rating, the greater the luxury and privilege. Kim, a diligent worker, was promoted quickly, allowing her to live luxuriously. However, Kim was discontented and unhappy. She felt an emptiness in her heart; it is because one thing is lacking—freedom. How does Kim handle her life in the authoritarian world ruled by AIs? Will Kim attain freedom? Get a copy to find out.
There are numerous favorable aspects in this 320-page book. First, I love the author's intelligible and readable writing style, with a twist of "panglobal language" (future language). For instance, the author used some words such as "selfist," "oneday," and "twoday" for days, "innies" and "outies," and generic names of companies (a food company, a housing company, etc.), which in the sense gave me different reading vibes.
Second, the author creatively develops the characters. I can effortlessly remember them. My favorites are Kim and Shan. When they got along, they forgot their responsibilities; they explored and enjoyed their time together. I was quite surprised by what happened to them in Shangri-La.
Third, the vivid imagery implied by the author was awe-inspiring. When Kim and her friends celebrated purple week, I could easily picture how joyful they were. When Kim was disappointed about what happened on her purple night, I felt like I was her friend who wanted to comfort her. Her friendship with Kelli is also admirable.
And finally, Craig W. Stanfill amazingly presents a page-turner futuristic storyline; it was trouble-free for me. However, I felt sorry for Kim's complicated situation. She was externally successful but internally broken. She considered her life sterile, barren, joyless, and lonely. (page 255)
Despite the book containing erotic scenes, drug and alcohol use, violence, humiliation, and oppression, I don't take it as repugnant because it adds to the overall beauty of the book.
Furthermore, the book includes sensible themes like love, friendship, perseverance, hard work, and innovation. Additionally, Craig nailed the ending. It makes the reader crave more.
I rate this exceptionally well-edited and excellently written book 5 out of 5 because I was stunned by its error-free, coherent writing style, and unputdownable storyline.
I recommend Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice to individuals interested in AIs. People who are captivated by exotechnology will find this book a worthwhile read. For the sake of awareness, the book contains explicit sexual scenes that are only suited to a mature audience. There were profanities scattered in the book as well. But overall, I can't wait to read more of Craig Stanfill's works.
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Terms of Service
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Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill is a science fiction novel set in the future. Kim lived in a world where AIs were harshly and dominantly ruled. Everything was controlled: food, transportation, entertainment, housing, clothing, etc. Kim works at an AI company, and everything was monitored and recorded. The company implemented social cohesion ratings for their AI trainers, including Kim. Every good performance increases their rating. The higher the rating, the greater the luxury and privilege. Kim, a diligent worker, was promoted quickly, allowing her to live luxuriously. However, Kim was discontented and unhappy. She felt an emptiness in her heart; it is because one thing is lacking—freedom. How does Kim handle her life in the authoritarian world ruled by AIs? Will Kim attain freedom? Get a copy to find out.
There are numerous favorable aspects in this 320-page book. First, I love the author's intelligible and readable writing style, with a twist of "panglobal language" (future language). For instance, the author used some words such as "selfist," "oneday," and "twoday" for days, "innies" and "outies," and generic names of companies (a food company, a housing company, etc.), which in the sense gave me different reading vibes.
Second, the author creatively develops the characters. I can effortlessly remember them. My favorites are Kim and Shan. When they got along, they forgot their responsibilities; they explored and enjoyed their time together. I was quite surprised by what happened to them in Shangri-La.
Third, the vivid imagery implied by the author was awe-inspiring. When Kim and her friends celebrated purple week, I could easily picture how joyful they were. When Kim was disappointed about what happened on her purple night, I felt like I was her friend who wanted to comfort her. Her friendship with Kelli is also admirable.
And finally, Craig W. Stanfill amazingly presents a page-turner futuristic storyline; it was trouble-free for me. However, I felt sorry for Kim's complicated situation. She was externally successful but internally broken. She considered her life sterile, barren, joyless, and lonely. (page 255)
Despite the book containing erotic scenes, drug and alcohol use, violence, humiliation, and oppression, I don't take it as repugnant because it adds to the overall beauty of the book.
Furthermore, the book includes sensible themes like love, friendship, perseverance, hard work, and innovation. Additionally, Craig nailed the ending. It makes the reader crave more.
I rate this exceptionally well-edited and excellently written book 5 out of 5 because I was stunned by its error-free, coherent writing style, and unputdownable storyline.
I recommend Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice to individuals interested in AIs. People who are captivated by exotechnology will find this book a worthwhile read. For the sake of awareness, the book contains explicit sexual scenes that are only suited to a mature audience. There were profanities scattered in the book as well. But overall, I can't wait to read more of Craig Stanfill's works.
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Terms of Service
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes