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Review of Terms of Service
[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
In Craig W. Stanfill's gripping science fiction novel Terms of Service, Kim, an AI trainer, is the main character. In the dystopian, highly technological world of the story, even necessities are handled by artificial intelligence. Ordinariness is rewarded in the society described in the novel, according to its structure. Any individualism is banned and absolutely forbidden. Kim appears to be normal on the outside, but she is unhappy with all the regulations behind what the ruling bodies designate as normal.
Hence, when Shan, Kim's best friend, is permitted to get close to Kim, it causes a much-needed improvement. But Shan had always been impulsive and curious, and as a result, she and Kim had gotten into a lot of trouble in the past. Regrettably, nothing has changed this time for Kim except that the results were significantly worse.
The book's beginning was described in the synopsis as being somewhat slow. My experience, though, was unique. With a few exceptions, I was able to stay interested in the book the entire time. The creation of the planet was excellent. The writing style expertly caught all the specifics of living in a society where artificial intelligence serves as its foundation. The characters made the whole reading experience much better. Kim's character underwent remarkable development. We traveled with Kim on a fascinating voyage, thanks to the plot. In a few of the book's scenes, Kim engages with the artificial intelligence of the home. Particularly when Kim would have to negotiate with the refrigerator for better food selections, I found some of these scenarios to be really humorous.
There wasn't anything about this book to hate. With Kim's persona, the narrative and writing style completely held my attention. When that wasn't enough, the outstanding worldbuilding kept me interested and invested. The story occasionally launched into overly detailed descriptions of the surroundings. Yet I didn't mind them all that much.
I give this book a rating of five out of five stars . There were no obvious errors in the book, which is a testament to its superb editing. Other than that, I don't have any issues and would really like to read the remaining novels in the series.
Anyone who appreciates science fiction, dystopian settings, compelling characters, and incredible world-building should read this book, in my opinion. This book's sociopolitical setting was distinct; it provided a sobering perspective on the benefits and drawbacks of technological progress. So, this book would be interesting to anyone interested in knowing more about that.
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Terms of Service
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In Craig W. Stanfill's gripping science fiction novel Terms of Service, Kim, an AI trainer, is the main character. In the dystopian, highly technological world of the story, even necessities are handled by artificial intelligence. Ordinariness is rewarded in the society described in the novel, according to its structure. Any individualism is banned and absolutely forbidden. Kim appears to be normal on the outside, but she is unhappy with all the regulations behind what the ruling bodies designate as normal.
Hence, when Shan, Kim's best friend, is permitted to get close to Kim, it causes a much-needed improvement. But Shan had always been impulsive and curious, and as a result, she and Kim had gotten into a lot of trouble in the past. Regrettably, nothing has changed this time for Kim except that the results were significantly worse.
The book's beginning was described in the synopsis as being somewhat slow. My experience, though, was unique. With a few exceptions, I was able to stay interested in the book the entire time. The creation of the planet was excellent. The writing style expertly caught all the specifics of living in a society where artificial intelligence serves as its foundation. The characters made the whole reading experience much better. Kim's character underwent remarkable development. We traveled with Kim on a fascinating voyage, thanks to the plot. In a few of the book's scenes, Kim engages with the artificial intelligence of the home. Particularly when Kim would have to negotiate with the refrigerator for better food selections, I found some of these scenarios to be really humorous.
There wasn't anything about this book to hate. With Kim's persona, the narrative and writing style completely held my attention. When that wasn't enough, the outstanding worldbuilding kept me interested and invested. The story occasionally launched into overly detailed descriptions of the surroundings. Yet I didn't mind them all that much.
I give this book a rating of five out of five stars . There were no obvious errors in the book, which is a testament to its superb editing. Other than that, I don't have any issues and would really like to read the remaining novels in the series.
Anyone who appreciates science fiction, dystopian settings, compelling characters, and incredible world-building should read this book, in my opinion. This book's sociopolitical setting was distinct; it provided a sobering perspective on the benefits and drawbacks of technological progress. So, this book would be interesting to anyone interested in knowing more about that.
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Terms of Service
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