The title of the book

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The title easily fit for me. I was able to understand and observe the changes as they happened. Terms of Service remains the slickest title for this book.
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Yes, It does reflect the content of the novel and it is the perfect title for this novel.
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I must admit that originally the title of the book seemed strange but as you progress in the plot you realize its suitability because it is all about about the characters getting used to the terms which will apply to regulate their lives and activities.
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The title of the book is perfect. It is an accurate but brief summary of the book. It was very inspiring and made me want to read it. It reflects the general theme of the book.
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I said something similar in other topic, I think is a perfect reflection of the idea that people in Kim's society have accepted they are not in control of their lives, companies can do whatever they want, as they want, without any consequence. And people know and agree. It's a great detail and works perfectly with the plot.
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I think the title is ideal because the characters' lives revolve around each company's terms of service, whether it is the Clothing Company, the Food Company, the Transportation Company, etc. If Kim or any of her friends violate the terms of service, they will be punished. The terms of service are The Hierarchy's means of controlling average citizens.
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Yasmine M wrote: 08 Dec 2022, 07:19 "Terms of Service: subject to change without notice", how well does this title reflect the content of the book?
I think it's extremely apt since from the beginning, we're already shown the terms of service with which these citizens are forced to live their life by. Kim continuously rebels against these terms and makes her own changes without approval or notice from the government. Hence, it's a befitting and intriguing title.
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In my opinion, the title of the book was not befitting of the book. At first glance, I thought this book's content was business-related.
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