Bellies is Nicola Dinan's debut novel, released by Hanover Square Press in 2023. 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. 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]
| Author | Nicola Dinan |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Publisher | Hanover Square Press |
Publication date | August 1, 2023 |
| Publication place | England |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 1335490884 |
References
edit- ^ Lin, Jeremy Atherton (June 23, 2023). "Bellies by Nicola Dinan review – the fizz of first love". The Guardian. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Power, Chris (July 1, 2023). "Bellies by Nicola Dinan review — a trans love story with shades of Sally Rooney". The Times. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Sproull, Patrick (June 29, 2023). "Bellies by Nicola Dinan: a veritable buffet of a novel". The Skinny. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (December 13, 2022). "'Normal People' Producer Element Pictures to Adapt Nicola Dinan's 'Bellies' for TV". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Lou, Jo (June 5, 2024). "Meet the Transgender Fiction Finalists for the 36th Annual Lambda Literary Awards". Electric Literature. Retrieved September 27, 2024.