Bellies
| Author | Nicola Dinan |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Publisher | |
Publication date | 1 August 2023 |
| Publication place | England |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 1-335-49088-4 |
Bellies is the 2023 debut novel of British-Malaysian writer Nicola Dinan.
Premise
Set in London, Bellies follows the story of Ming and Tom, two lovers who meet at a drag party, both dressed as women. Ming begins to transition and accept herself as a trans women. Tom, a gay man, is less attracted to his partner as she transitions and Ming ends the relationship. Ming writes a play about the breakup, angering Tom.
Reception
The novel was positively reviewed in The Guardian,[1] The Times,[2] and The Skinny.[3] In December 2022, it was announced that Element Pictures plans to create an adaptation of the novel.[4] The book was nominated for a 2023 Lambda Literary Award for transgender fiction.[5]
References
- ^ Lin, Jeremy Atherton (23 June 2023). "Bellies by Nicola Dinan review – the fizz of first love". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Power, Chris (1 July 2023). "Bellies by Nicola Dinan review – a trans love story with shades of Sally Rooney". The Times. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Sproull, Patrick (29 June 2023). "Bellies by Nicola Dinan: a veritable buffet of a novel". The Skinny. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (13 December 2022). "'Normal People' Producer Element Pictures to Adapt Nicola Dinan's 'Bellies' for TV". Variety. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Lou, Jo (5 June 2024). "Meet the Transgender Fiction Finalists for the 36th Annual Lambda Literary Awards". Electric Literature. Retrieved 28 September 2024.