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.]
Craig W. Stanfill's Terms of Service is well written. In this futuristic thriller, Kim is a humble citizen who strives to keep tidy and occasionally goes out. She feels things are amiss in her life but can't figure out why. Things take a turn one day when Kim meets her childhood friend Shan at the park. Kim decides to go against her instincts and follows Shan to explore restricted areas of a dystopian society. When Kim returns, she expects to get a weighty punishment for going to a restricted area but instead gets a slap on the wrist and is then thrown back to work in a more cozy advanced position that pays more and has more benefits.
As Kim becomes a valuable asset in her new position, she manages to access some information that enlightens her about how her past and her innate behavior have been greatly influenced by AIs in unfathomable ways. As a result, she becomes enraged and defiant, and she decides to start making her own decisions going forward. AIs not happy about this, keep her isolated in a residence that's a downgrade compared to the one she had after the promotion, persuading her to continue following the decisions being made for her. She eventually decides to go back to the place where she first got into trouble with her childhood friend, hoping to meet her once again, but unsure of how the two would react to this reunion.
I loved the flow of the story, starting out calm, piquing my interest, and then gaining tremendous momentum with each ensuing chapter. I was rather perplexed by the twists and turns, ultimately learning towards the end that this is as much a story of love as it is a thriller, enticing me to covet more beyond the denouement of the last chapter. I liked that it was easy to follow the conversations of the protagonists, further emphasizing that the book is well written and exceptionally edited. As I read through the chapters, I could discern that Craig W. Stanfill is talented and enthusiastic.
I did not like one of the core themes of the book about children and their upbringing, but it turns out that a big part of this story line hinges on exactly that.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it is exceptionally edited and engaging. The writing style vividly describes the environment, culture, and perception of the population in the book. I only felt a little uncomfortable about the topic of children and how they were dealt with in the story.
This book is for those who love science fiction and adventurous stories. Those who appreciate exceptional writing would also enjoy this book. Children should steer clear of this book, as it contains a smidge of erotic content.
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Terms of Service
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Craig W. Stanfill's Terms of Service is well written. In this futuristic thriller, Kim is a humble citizen who strives to keep tidy and occasionally goes out. She feels things are amiss in her life but can't figure out why. Things take a turn one day when Kim meets her childhood friend Shan at the park. Kim decides to go against her instincts and follows Shan to explore restricted areas of a dystopian society. When Kim returns, she expects to get a weighty punishment for going to a restricted area but instead gets a slap on the wrist and is then thrown back to work in a more cozy advanced position that pays more and has more benefits.
As Kim becomes a valuable asset in her new position, she manages to access some information that enlightens her about how her past and her innate behavior have been greatly influenced by AIs in unfathomable ways. As a result, she becomes enraged and defiant, and she decides to start making her own decisions going forward. AIs not happy about this, keep her isolated in a residence that's a downgrade compared to the one she had after the promotion, persuading her to continue following the decisions being made for her. She eventually decides to go back to the place where she first got into trouble with her childhood friend, hoping to meet her once again, but unsure of how the two would react to this reunion.
I loved the flow of the story, starting out calm, piquing my interest, and then gaining tremendous momentum with each ensuing chapter. I was rather perplexed by the twists and turns, ultimately learning towards the end that this is as much a story of love as it is a thriller, enticing me to covet more beyond the denouement of the last chapter. I liked that it was easy to follow the conversations of the protagonists, further emphasizing that the book is well written and exceptionally edited. As I read through the chapters, I could discern that Craig W. Stanfill is talented and enthusiastic.
I did not like one of the core themes of the book about children and their upbringing, but it turns out that a big part of this story line hinges on exactly that.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it is exceptionally edited and engaging. The writing style vividly describes the environment, culture, and perception of the population in the book. I only felt a little uncomfortable about the topic of children and how they were dealt with in the story.
This book is for those who love science fiction and adventurous stories. Those who appreciate exceptional writing would also enjoy this book. Children should steer clear of this book, as it contains a smidge of erotic content.
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Terms of Service
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
Latest Review: Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill
