Special thanks to the publishers, The Story Plant & Gramarye, for granting me access to this book through NetGalley.


“The Gallery of Disappearing Men” by Jonathan Papernick caught me by surprise! I was super excited when I got a copy. I pretty much went into this book blind, other than knowing it’s a “dark” novella. I was shocked at how taken I was by the book. The subject matter was so real and dark. I usually fly through books like this but I found myself taking my time and savoring this literary experience.

Mr. Papernick is an amazing story teller. Each story is different for the rest (obviously) but just as satisfying. The twists of magic and horror on top of disturbing environments and situations was great experience. I was definitely invested. I wish some stories were longer. I enjoyed each story individually and the book as a whole. I have already been recommending this book to friends and ordered a copy for my personal library. Good book! 4 stars!

Papernick’s “Gallery of the Disappeared Men” is a short-story collections, although the first story is a longer one, spanning a few chapters. This story, called “Displaced Person”, was also my favourite story in the collection. It was very gripping and it being so long I forgot this was a collection of short stories and was confused when the next story was about something else. I sort of wish “Displaced Person” was longer. I felt like there was much more to be told.

All in all, I very much enjoyed reading this collection. I felt engaged and also challenged as I don’t normally read short stories but rather long fantasies. It was a nice experience.

Gallery of the Disappeared Men
Stories
by Jonathan Papernick

The stories in Jonathan Papernick’s ambitious collection Gallery of the Disappeared Men's dignity from human disappointment, the violence and brutality of antisemitism, racism, and misogyny. Profound and magical, dark and disturbing. A brilliantly written book where you are brought into a magical world.I want to now go and visit all of his materpieces.