The novel was published in 2008 to critical acclaim . In 2014 , it was put forward as a candidate in '' Wales Arts Review 's '' search for the ' Great Welsh Novel ' . Although Caradog Prichard 's '' One Moonlit Night '' eventually took the accolade , reviewer Elin Williams argued that '' Submarine '' is " deservedly one of Wales ’ best novels , simply because it just '' is '' Welsh . Dunthorne ’s writing is engaging and well-crafted . Tate is one of the most believable Welsh protagonists I have come across ; full of flaws and full of himself . " In 2010 , '' Submarine '' was adapted for film by Richard Ayoade . The film cast Craig Roberts as Oliver Tate , with Yasmin Paige , Noah Taylor , Paddy Considine , and Sally Hawkins in supporting roles . It premiered at the 35th Toronto International Film Festival , and was shown in London , Berlin and Swansea before going on general release in March 2011
35th Toronto International Film Festival
2010 Toronto International Film Festival
Submarine (novel)