OnlineBookClub.org

What do you think of how the book blends a lot of different pieces of fiction? In my review of the sequel Prophecy of the Heron, which I read first, I mention that the book is Fahrenheit 451 meets The Hunger Games meets The Matrix yet it somehow still works. And the same holds true for the preceding book, Terms of Service.

I am excited to read the sequel to this book. I found myself comparing this plot a lot to George Orwell’s 1984. Somehow the people in power will always find a way to “observe” and punish people for even the most minor infractions. I thoroughly enjoyed the combination of science fiction and fantasy.

While I read it, very honestly, no alarms rang. I didn't think of what books I could compare it to.
However, when I saw someone saying The Hunger Games meets The Matrix meets George Orwell’s 1984 I had to totally agree!

When reading the Terms of Service, I ran a parallel with Dave Eggar’s “The Circle” - they both touch upon the corporate captivity of employees and denial of privacy, even though in different ways. For one, The Circle does not involve AIs or physical controls through the implanted chips and VR systems capable of disconnecting the human motor neurons from their brains.

Kelsey Roy wrote: ↑11 Dec 2022, 22:47 I am excited to read the sequel to this book. I found myself comparing this plot a lot to George Orwell’s 1984. Somehow the people in power will always find a way to “observe” and punish people for even the most minor infractions. I thoroughly enjoyed the combination of science fiction and fantasy.

I thought so too! The constant surveillance and puppeteering of the characters by the government really hints at it, too. Plus, their scheme to run away really seemed to go down that route. I was just happy that one of them might've gotten away.

Well, while reading, it didn't bring to mind any books with a similar turn of events. The book is unique, overall.

I think most books tend to have similarities. There are so many different ideas, experiences, journeys to go on, but eventually they all become similar to something else.

I'm fine with it being similar to other stories. The familiarity contributes to its relatability. Likewise, I get to revisit my thoughts on similar themes explored from a different perspective.

The book definitely blends a host of different mix of fiction which gives it its unique and compelling appeal. Will definitely be looking forward to reading the sequel to this book

Terms of Service reminded me of another book I had read recently. It’s called Utopia Project. I also got very strong Black Mirror vibes from the story. It was kind of unsettling, thinking of the future in such a negative way.

To me terms of service definitely gave up a movie vibe and I can see it becoming a movie, the way I blends a lot of different pieces of fiction makes it more relatable.

Emmanuel Onwuanaku wrote: ↑02 Dec 2022, 00:43 What do you think of how the book blends a lot of different pieces of fiction? In my review of the sequel Prophecy of the Heron, which I read first, I mention that the book is Fahrenheit 451 meets The Hunger Games meets The Matrix yet it somehow still works. And the same holds true for the preceding book, Terms of Service.

Oh definitely, one of the first things that popped into my head when I read 'Terms of service' was that it reminded me greatly of Fahrenheit 451. As I mentioned in my review, with dystopian novels, there's always the classic time-honoured trope of a detached society brainwashed by a higher power and the protagonist initially conforming but then realising they are dissatisfied with their life and breaking free from the norm.