Review of Terms of Service

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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What will life be like in the century to come? What about a millennium? To what extent will technology have advanced? Terms of service by Craig W. Stanfill is a science fiction novel that tries to elaborate on these questions. It's centered on Kim's life. Kim is an AI trainer who has a non-remarkable life. She has a very gray life in a place full of beige. There's is so much monotony that purple week is a celebration. Interesting events start unfolding in Kim's life. She strays from the norm one day under the influence of Shan; a friend who constantly pulls her into trouble. Her life is never the same again. Follow through to the end to know whether she will come out alive on the other side of the mess.

The first thing that came to my attention is the writer's creativity. He creates a whole new world. This world is based on total order and control. It's a whole new civilization in which man and machine coexist. It's awesome. Its guiding principles are unity, community, and equality. I also enjoyed the simplicity of the text. Craig uses simple statements to explain the otherwise difficult concepts of the computer world. I also liked the suspenseful nature of the book. This leaves the reader yearning to read more.

I also liked how the text is blunt yet still with a connotation of emotion. The author uses words such as “phal” and “vag” yet he still manages to portray raw passion. The author is very impartial. He creates a civilization in which the community transcends self, language, and even gender. This enables him to work outside the common constraints of contemporary society. One might think his book is geared towards the elimination of individuality. Yet, the author only creates a paradox in the mind of the reader. Is self greater than community? Or is a community greater than the self? This makes it an active read. Finally, I loved the section on terms of service at the beginning of the book. That was a nice touch on the book.

There was nothing that I found to be displeasing in the book. Every scene in the book was tailored in the best way it could be.

Taking all the above into consideration, and having found no typo or grammar error, I rate Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill with five out of five stars. I found the book exceptionally well-edited. I give a perfect rating because I found the book very agreeable. I also didn't find a reason to give a lower rating. Terms of Service is a top-tier futuristic novel.

I recommend Terms of Service to a mature audience that loves dystopian novels. This is the ultimate thriller that will leave you yearning for more. This book might not be suitable for younger audiences due to some adult themes. Grab a copy and enjoy!

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