Review of Terms of Service
Posted: 09 May 2023, 03:53
[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill is a thrilling science fiction that follows Kim, an Artificial Intelligence trainer. The story is set in a dystopian and highly technological world where people depend on artificial intelligence, even for essential things. The structure of the society in the book dictates that being ordinary is rewarded. Any individuality is strictly prohibited and illegal. On the surface, Kim appears to fit the definition of normal defined by the ruling bodies, but underneath, Kim is miserable with all the rules.
So, when Kim's best friend, Shan, is allowed to move closer to Kim, it brings a much-needed change for the better. However, Shan had always been impulsive and curious, which had led her and Kim into a lot of trouble in the past. Unfortunately for Kim, this time is no different, except the consequences were much more significant this time.
The blurb mentioned that the initial part of the book was relatively slow. However, my experience was different. The book managed to keep me engaged throughout its entire length, with an exception here and there. The world-building was well done. The writing style wonderfully captured all the details of being a part of such a society where artificial intelligence is the backbone of it. The characters were a great addition to the entire reading experience. The character development for Kim was exceptional. The storyline was thrilling and took us on a journey along with Kim. There were scenes in the book where Kim interacted with the household's artificial intelligence. I found some of these scenes very funny, especially when Kim would have to argue with the refrigerator for better food options.
I couldn't find anything to dislike about the book. The narrative and writing style kept me thoroughly engaged through Kim's character, and in cases where that wasn't engaging enough, all the fantastic world-building kept me intrigued and invested. There were patches where the narrative would launch into excessively long descriptions of the surroundings. I did not mind them much, though.
I rate this book 5 out of 5. The book was exceptionally well-edited; I couldn't find any objective mistakes. Apart from that, I have no complaints and would love to read the following books in the series.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction, dystopian settings, strong characters, and amazing world-building. The socio-political situation in this book was unique; it gave a reality check about the pros and cons of technological advancements. So, anyone interested in learning about that via a book would enjoy this.
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Terms of Service
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Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill is a thrilling science fiction that follows Kim, an Artificial Intelligence trainer. The story is set in a dystopian and highly technological world where people depend on artificial intelligence, even for essential things. The structure of the society in the book dictates that being ordinary is rewarded. Any individuality is strictly prohibited and illegal. On the surface, Kim appears to fit the definition of normal defined by the ruling bodies, but underneath, Kim is miserable with all the rules.
So, when Kim's best friend, Shan, is allowed to move closer to Kim, it brings a much-needed change for the better. However, Shan had always been impulsive and curious, which had led her and Kim into a lot of trouble in the past. Unfortunately for Kim, this time is no different, except the consequences were much more significant this time.
The blurb mentioned that the initial part of the book was relatively slow. However, my experience was different. The book managed to keep me engaged throughout its entire length, with an exception here and there. The world-building was well done. The writing style wonderfully captured all the details of being a part of such a society where artificial intelligence is the backbone of it. The characters were a great addition to the entire reading experience. The character development for Kim was exceptional. The storyline was thrilling and took us on a journey along with Kim. There were scenes in the book where Kim interacted with the household's artificial intelligence. I found some of these scenes very funny, especially when Kim would have to argue with the refrigerator for better food options.
I couldn't find anything to dislike about the book. The narrative and writing style kept me thoroughly engaged through Kim's character, and in cases where that wasn't engaging enough, all the fantastic world-building kept me intrigued and invested. There were patches where the narrative would launch into excessively long descriptions of the surroundings. I did not mind them much, though.
I rate this book 5 out of 5. The book was exceptionally well-edited; I couldn't find any objective mistakes. Apart from that, I have no complaints and would love to read the following books in the series.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction, dystopian settings, strong characters, and amazing world-building. The socio-political situation in this book was unique; it gave a reality check about the pros and cons of technological advancements. So, anyone interested in learning about that via a book would enjoy this.
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Terms of Service
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes