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.]
Imagine living in a futuristic world where everything you do, what to eat, what to wear, where to live and even who to interact with is all controlled by sentient beings known as Artificial Intelligence (AI’s). Being under constant surveillance, every word, action or reaction is monitored and used to determine your “social cohesion rating” determining your place in the society.
Terms of service: Subject to change without notice is a fictional novel premised on a world dominated by machines and virtual reality and its occupants live by, and are controlled by the dictates of the elites with the help of the AI’s. The control is so absolute that the sheer mention of the term “I” is forbidden and considered selfist!
Kim, an employee at the artificial intelligence company responsible for creating and managing sentient beings within the virtual reality world, is enjoying a seamless work life. However, her world is suddenly turned upside down when she goes on a seemingly harmless bike ride with Shan, her childhood best friend, which triggers a chain of events that sends her life spiralling into chaos and confusion. With her life thrown into turmoil, Kim embarks on a wild journey of discovery that may have far-reaching consequences but is determined to see it through to the end, no matter the cost, refusing to be a “Kimberly”.
Craig W. Stanfill's use of number-prefixes to represent the days of the week was a clever and effective technique that added to the book's overall immersive quality. This departure from the norm allowed the reader to fully immerse themselves in the story's unique world and helped create a more engaging reading experience
As a reader, I found it somewhat difficult to keep up with the frequent use of feminine closed-class words employed by the author to describe characters. This particular writing style can be somewhat confusing and make it challenging to follow the narrative at times. While it may add a layer of depth to the characters and their identities, it may also require additional effort on the part of the reader to fully comprehend the story. The idea of the matchmaking software picking "innies" or "outies" at random struck me as particularly uncomfortable and unsettling. I personally do not identify with or support the idea of using technology to ascertain someone's sexual orientation. Although the idea might offer an intriguing element to the plot, some readers might find it to be contentious.
I found no spelling or grammar errors while reading the book. This speaks to the author's attention to detail and their commitment to producing a high-quality piece of literature.
I would definitely recommend this book if you like fictional stories that explore the idea of technology resulting in world dominance. It depicts a dystopian society in which technology has profoundly altered society and opened up both fascinating and scary possibilities.
I would give the book a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars
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Terms of Service
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Imagine living in a futuristic world where everything you do, what to eat, what to wear, where to live and even who to interact with is all controlled by sentient beings known as Artificial Intelligence (AI’s). Being under constant surveillance, every word, action or reaction is monitored and used to determine your “social cohesion rating” determining your place in the society.
Terms of service: Subject to change without notice is a fictional novel premised on a world dominated by machines and virtual reality and its occupants live by, and are controlled by the dictates of the elites with the help of the AI’s. The control is so absolute that the sheer mention of the term “I” is forbidden and considered selfist!
Kim, an employee at the artificial intelligence company responsible for creating and managing sentient beings within the virtual reality world, is enjoying a seamless work life. However, her world is suddenly turned upside down when she goes on a seemingly harmless bike ride with Shan, her childhood best friend, which triggers a chain of events that sends her life spiralling into chaos and confusion. With her life thrown into turmoil, Kim embarks on a wild journey of discovery that may have far-reaching consequences but is determined to see it through to the end, no matter the cost, refusing to be a “Kimberly”.
Craig W. Stanfill's use of number-prefixes to represent the days of the week was a clever and effective technique that added to the book's overall immersive quality. This departure from the norm allowed the reader to fully immerse themselves in the story's unique world and helped create a more engaging reading experience
As a reader, I found it somewhat difficult to keep up with the frequent use of feminine closed-class words employed by the author to describe characters. This particular writing style can be somewhat confusing and make it challenging to follow the narrative at times. While it may add a layer of depth to the characters and their identities, it may also require additional effort on the part of the reader to fully comprehend the story. The idea of the matchmaking software picking "innies" or "outies" at random struck me as particularly uncomfortable and unsettling. I personally do not identify with or support the idea of using technology to ascertain someone's sexual orientation. Although the idea might offer an intriguing element to the plot, some readers might find it to be contentious.
I found no spelling or grammar errors while reading the book. This speaks to the author's attention to detail and their commitment to producing a high-quality piece of literature.
I would definitely recommend this book if you like fictional stories that explore the idea of technology resulting in world dominance. It depicts a dystopian society in which technology has profoundly altered society and opened up both fascinating and scary possibilities.
I would give the book a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars
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Terms of Service
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
Latest Review: Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill
