Mohammed Hanif's 'Our Lady of Alice Bhatti' is a darkly humorous and deeply empathetic novel that follows the tumultuous life of Alice Bhatti, a young Christian nurse in Karachi. After serving time in prison, Alice finds work at the Sacred Heart Hospital for All Ailments, a chaotic and understaffed institution. Surrounded by eccentric colleagues and challenging patients, Alice navigates the complexities of her profession and personal relationships, including a passionate affair with a former VVIP patient turned weightlifter. Hanif masterfully blends satire with poignant social commentary, offering a unique and often absurd glimpse into the realities of modern Pakistan and the enduring spirit of its people. The novel explores themes of faith, identity, corruption, and the search for dignity in an unforgiving world.