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.]
Freedom of speech and choice are foreign concepts in the world Kim lives in. The AIs control every aspect of her life -- including what she eats -- and those pulling the strings from behind are far more cynical.
Kim is a trainee in the Artificial Intelligence Company who yearns to be content, but decides to fill that demanding hole with fleeting experiences. A face from the past gives centre stage to that once quiet nagging in the back of her mind and revives her past trauma. Her journey of self-discovery teaches her more than just the jaded truth of her society; the importance of having a choice and the consequences that comes with it.
Craig W. Stanfill opened his series with an unbelievable start. He doesn't over explain or forces in unnecessary words with his world-building. Although he mentions that the story takes off after a few chapters -- personally, I was grateful for the world-building because it allowed you to understand the protagonist's society and the reasons behind some of the actions of the characters. The plot is thrilling to follow and a refreshing read because every revelation leaves you gasping. The author's unique writing style commands you to pay attention and keep focus.
The only complaint I have is how some characters happened to fade away before being fully characterized. Keli is one of Kim's friends who has a sceptical view on their society and one character I would have liked to be properly established. But as soon as Shan made an appearance, she was discarded and the story focused on Kim and Shan more. However, I do hope that the author will build more on the characters in the next book.
I rate this book 4 out 5 because of its professional level of editing. It has been thoroughly edited and has been crafted with care and thought. The plot itself was new and not a copy and past of existing works from the same genre. It executed the ideas of cyber era, technology and AIs with a new perspective. Craig W. Stanfill kept me reading and involved with the story. There was never a point where I felt lost or overwhelmed with the scientific jargon and explanations of different terminologies. The author deserves a standing ovation for his debut of Terms and Service: Subject to Change Without Notice .
I highly recommend this book to young adults and particularly those who enjoy sci-fi and dystopian societies like 'Hunger Game' and 'Divergent'. The book does an exceptional job in careful explanation that you shouldn't be put off by a few scientific terms. I would not recommend it to a younger generation because it contains explicit description of mature scenes, despite the non-existent of profanity.
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Terms of Service
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Freedom of speech and choice are foreign concepts in the world Kim lives in. The AIs control every aspect of her life -- including what she eats -- and those pulling the strings from behind are far more cynical.
Kim is a trainee in the Artificial Intelligence Company who yearns to be content, but decides to fill that demanding hole with fleeting experiences. A face from the past gives centre stage to that once quiet nagging in the back of her mind and revives her past trauma. Her journey of self-discovery teaches her more than just the jaded truth of her society; the importance of having a choice and the consequences that comes with it.
Craig W. Stanfill opened his series with an unbelievable start. He doesn't over explain or forces in unnecessary words with his world-building. Although he mentions that the story takes off after a few chapters -- personally, I was grateful for the world-building because it allowed you to understand the protagonist's society and the reasons behind some of the actions of the characters. The plot is thrilling to follow and a refreshing read because every revelation leaves you gasping. The author's unique writing style commands you to pay attention and keep focus.
The only complaint I have is how some characters happened to fade away before being fully characterized. Keli is one of Kim's friends who has a sceptical view on their society and one character I would have liked to be properly established. But as soon as Shan made an appearance, she was discarded and the story focused on Kim and Shan more. However, I do hope that the author will build more on the characters in the next book.
I rate this book 4 out 5 because of its professional level of editing. It has been thoroughly edited and has been crafted with care and thought. The plot itself was new and not a copy and past of existing works from the same genre. It executed the ideas of cyber era, technology and AIs with a new perspective. Craig W. Stanfill kept me reading and involved with the story. There was never a point where I felt lost or overwhelmed with the scientific jargon and explanations of different terminologies. The author deserves a standing ovation for his debut of Terms and Service: Subject to Change Without Notice .
I highly recommend this book to young adults and particularly those who enjoy sci-fi and dystopian societies like 'Hunger Game' and 'Divergent'. The book does an exceptional job in careful explanation that you shouldn't be put off by a few scientific terms. I would not recommend it to a younger generation because it contains explicit description of mature scenes, despite the non-existent of profanity.
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Terms of Service
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