Review of Terms of Service
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Review of Terms of Service
[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
Are AIs (Artificial Intelligence) the new revolution? Are they the way of the future? Are we already on our way with the information we gather through our computers? Are robotic machines taking over factory workers' jobs? Man's work on robots is advancing faster each decade, and what about those intelligent household items that help around the home? Kim is twenty-something years old and is the protagonist of this story. The book starts with her routine, how she travels, her work, and her friends. Some would think the first five chapters dull, but I find them interesting. Seeing the future through Kim's eyes and thoughts helped set the upcoming antagonists, which are many. Kim finds she is bored and lonely and wants to move on but doesn't know how. Kim and her best friend, Shan, decide to go for a bike ride, and that's when both their lives change. Our hero must decide if she can accept what she has lost and come to terms with her new emotions. The author has a fascinating mind. I was impressed with the introduction when I first opened the book: Terms of Service, Subject to Change without Notice by Graig W. Stanfill. I then researched Mr. Stanfill's Glossary and the Terms he used in the story. Mr. Stanfill gives the reader a possible future that makes one worry about our children.
This reader enjoyed how the author explained that he was translating the future Panglobalism language into English for his readers. Therefore, he only uses she/her/hers throughout the story to simplify it. There are both males and females in the story. Using female pronouns only makes the tale intriguing. It's more straightforward than expected and added to the mystery of how genderism and selfish behavior could be a crime.
There aren't any negatives to this story that I could find. We see how Kim is affected by Sociology, the five political structures, technology, the language, and the ID chips. The author guides us along as Kim becomes aware of the usage of AIs by the Government, the Companies, the UCE, and the Customer's Agreement. The author's imagination is fascinating and thought out carefully, and watching his world, and characters develop was entertaining.
Mr. Stanfill's book is exceptionally well-edited; I found no errors. The author keeps his readers interest by developing such believable characters and situations. This reader rates the book a 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to those readers who enjoy science fiction, mystery, and a clever way to look at our possible future using what we know now. There is only mild foul language, which is needed to make the characters believable. There is sex but done tastefully and with no excessive details.
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Terms of Service
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Are AIs (Artificial Intelligence) the new revolution? Are they the way of the future? Are we already on our way with the information we gather through our computers? Are robotic machines taking over factory workers' jobs? Man's work on robots is advancing faster each decade, and what about those intelligent household items that help around the home? Kim is twenty-something years old and is the protagonist of this story. The book starts with her routine, how she travels, her work, and her friends. Some would think the first five chapters dull, but I find them interesting. Seeing the future through Kim's eyes and thoughts helped set the upcoming antagonists, which are many. Kim finds she is bored and lonely and wants to move on but doesn't know how. Kim and her best friend, Shan, decide to go for a bike ride, and that's when both their lives change. Our hero must decide if she can accept what she has lost and come to terms with her new emotions. The author has a fascinating mind. I was impressed with the introduction when I first opened the book: Terms of Service, Subject to Change without Notice by Graig W. Stanfill. I then researched Mr. Stanfill's Glossary and the Terms he used in the story. Mr. Stanfill gives the reader a possible future that makes one worry about our children.
This reader enjoyed how the author explained that he was translating the future Panglobalism language into English for his readers. Therefore, he only uses she/her/hers throughout the story to simplify it. There are both males and females in the story. Using female pronouns only makes the tale intriguing. It's more straightforward than expected and added to the mystery of how genderism and selfish behavior could be a crime.
There aren't any negatives to this story that I could find. We see how Kim is affected by Sociology, the five political structures, technology, the language, and the ID chips. The author guides us along as Kim becomes aware of the usage of AIs by the Government, the Companies, the UCE, and the Customer's Agreement. The author's imagination is fascinating and thought out carefully, and watching his world, and characters develop was entertaining.
Mr. Stanfill's book is exceptionally well-edited; I found no errors. The author keeps his readers interest by developing such believable characters and situations. This reader rates the book a 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to those readers who enjoy science fiction, mystery, and a clever way to look at our possible future using what we know now. There is only mild foul language, which is needed to make the characters believable. There is sex but done tastefully and with no excessive details.
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Terms of Service
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