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Our Lady of Alice Bhatti (2011) is a novel by Pakistani author and journalist, Mohammed Hanif.
 First edition | |
| Author | Mohammad Hanif |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Cultural Fiction |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
| ISBN | 0-224-08205-1 |
Plot
The story revolves around the everyday life of a Christian nurse working in a government hospital in the Pakistani city of Karachi.
The author explained that it was a love story, but some critics suggested that the novel is also a statement on the plight of religious minorities living in Pakistan.
Reception
It was shortlisted for the Wellcome Trust Book Prize (2012), and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature (2013).
References
- Charlotte Williams (15 October 2012). "Random House gets four nods for Wellcome Trust Book Prize". The Bookseller. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- Supriya Nair (November 21, 2012). "DSC Prize 2013 shortlist announced". Mint. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
External links
- "Our Lady of Alice Bhatti by Mohammed Hanif", The Guardian, 23 October 2011
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