When I learned that Debasmita Dasgupta had another graphic novel out, I knew I had to read it. Nadya, which I read several months ago, was a stunning read that effortlessly brought together pithy text and bold illustrations. Visually, Terminal 3 was just as compelling. The colour palettes were gorgeous, and I love that the author-illustrator takes us through her choices at the end of the book. I feasted my eyes on page after page.However, Terminal 3 is far more text-heavy than Nadya. While the shifting timelines worked for me, I wanted to know Noor and Yusuf better. I wanted to feel more deeply the relationships we see fleetingly in Khwab's past. The illustrations worked beautifully, but with so much text, I longed for more exploration of friendship and love.Having said that, Terminal 3 was still a lovely read. Airports are places of possibility, where time stands still … [Read more...]