Banks, Tyra. Modelland. New York: Delacorte, 2011. Print.
MODELLAND BOOK TRAILER
One of the significant elements to my novel is the setting.Without creating an entirely new world, the author, Tyra Banks, wouldn't have been able to explain the strange behaviour and events that occur in the story. It's almost as if Tyra has taken one part of our society today, that being the longing to be accepted and 'beautiful', magnified it and concentrated it in one place. Metopia is what this world is called. Modelland is atop the tallest mountain in Metopia. The cities within Metopia spend most of their year waiting for the Day-Of-Discovery where they might have a chance to be chosen to attend Modelland. The book trailer hints at the lust that a girl in Metopia feels to go to Modelland and the book shows just how far they will go to get there.
The second significant element in 'Modelland' is the dialect. The author decided to create a new world, and in doing that, she also created new words that are quirky and unique. "T-DOD" is a short form for the Day-Of-Discovery, a "SMIZE is an eye piece that gives you a better chance of being chosen to go to Modelland, an "Intoxibella" is a girl who has completed their studies at Modelland with success, a "Mannecant" is someone who fails to complete their studies. These are just a few examples of strange words you can find in the book. This element is very significant because it gives the book a fun twist and makes it unlike any other I've read.
You were very descriptive about the two elements you wrote about. I am now really interested in reading Modelland, would you recommend it?
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