Bellies

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Bellies
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Author Nicola Dinan
LanguageEnglish
Genre Literary fiction
Publisher
Publication date
1 August 2023
Publication placeEngland
Pages368
ISBN 1-335-49088-4

Bellies is the 2023 debut novel of British-Malaysian writer Nicola Dinan.

Contents

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 woman. 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

  1. ↑ Lin, Jeremy Atherton (23 June 2023). "Bellies by Nicola Dinan review – the fizz of first love". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Sproull, Patrick (29 June 2023). "Bellies by Nicola Dinan: a veritable buffet of a novel". The Skinny. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Yossman, K.J. (13 December 2022). "'Normal People' Producer Element Pictures to Adapt Nicola Dinan's 'Bellies' for TV". Variety. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Lou, Jo (5 June 2024). "Meet the Transgender Fiction Finalists for the 36th Annual Lambda Literary Awards". Electric Literature. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
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