Review of Terms of Service

[Burton Banton]

[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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The book, Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill was engrossing. The book has fantastic locations and was written from a sci-fi and fantasy perspective. The goal of the book was to introduce readers to the field of artificial intelligence.
 
Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill tells the tale of an adorable girl named Kim. Kim is in a pickle because she used to love the uncomplicated life she led while working for the artificial intelligence company. Kim lived in a society where machines controlled everything, including what people wore, what they ate, and how they interacted with one another. The AIs controlled everything. Kim worked as an automaton trainer for an AI startup. Work and home formed the center of her world. Even though she was aware that she was destined to be unique and to lead a different life from the one she was accustomed to, she continued to carry out her obligations as a responsible citizen.
 
The fantastic atmosphere of the book, where anything is conceivable with a voice command and the appliances resemble living things with sentience, is one of my favorite aspects of it. I particularly like the book's satirical tone, which gave it a deeper significance by turning a current subject on its head. The sequel promises additional trials for Kim in her quest for self-discovery. Kim's interaction with the AI and her domestic appliances was amusing and touching. Kim's character growth throughout the course of the novel was fascinating. I adore how the AI in this narrative is so exacting that even the smallest act of disobedience carries a consequence. In this story, people are very circumspect with their words and deeds. They are also really punctual.
 
The book's descriptions of Kim having sex with many men bothered me, and I felt that they were inappropriate for younger readers. Nonetheless, since both men and women were referred to as "she," I didn't mind the gender neutrality. A sexual preference for one gender is discouraged in the literature. This book will make you think. The reader is left with some food for thought after reading it.
 
The book, Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill did not have any errors. It was exceptionally and professionally edited. There is no adequate dislike that warrants me deducting any point from my rating of this book, so I am rating it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to readers who like robots and artificial intelligence.
 

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