Alice looks up to her older brother, and is scarred deeply by his death. All of those emotions went into writing the book, “Theo”, which leads us to the rest of the stories in this novel, which at times is metaphysical, questioning lives and how they are lived. Each chapter tells the story of a different person, and how the book impacted their lives, from the literary assistant recommending the book to her publisher, to the audiobook reader, to some other lost souls who can get something out of the book that helps them cope. I really liked the concept of the book affecting lives in various ways, depending on the character’s own situation. Recommended. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book! I loved the premise, and the author more than delivered on it. I wasn't sure if or how the characters would connect (other than to the book that sets everything in motion), and I was pleasantly surprised when some of them did. I felt sad when a few of the sections ended, which is the sign of some excellent character development in what are essentially a series of linked short stories. I really enjoyed this one!

There’s absolutely no way I could ever describe this book to someone. That said, I found it fascinating with a few lulls that quickly picked back up. Overall, I think this book showed how different people can read the same thing yet get completely different things out of it. I do feel like some of the personal stories could’ve been shorter but the way it all came together in the end was beautiful. This book will not be forever one as it takes a bit of patience to power through some parts but if the time is taken, it is worth it.

Voluntarily reviewed after receiving a free copy courtesy of NetGalley, the Publisher and the author, Erica Bauermeister.

Thank you St. Martin's Press ​and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.
I was captivated by the concept of this book and thoroughly enjoyed its execution. If you've ever tried to share a favorite book with a friend, you know that no two people are affected in the same way by what they read. "No Two Persons" beautifully explores this notion, weaving together intricate stories that will resonate with any reader. Whether you appreciate complex narratives, interconnected tales, or simply have a deep love for reading (which, let's face it, is why we're here!), "No Two Persons" is a must-read. Erica Bauermeister has crafted a special book that is both beautifully written and thought-provoking. I will definitely be recommending this one to friends!

I really enjoyed this book a lot. I was definitely a bit confused at first as it jumped from character to character and place to place, but each character was interesting enough for me to be patient and find out how they were all connected in the end. It's a great example of how one book really can have a very real impact on the lives of different people and do so in different ways. Very smart!

I didn't know anything about this book until I began reading. It took me a little bit to realize the journey the author was taking me on, but once it sunk in I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. A book is such a personal thing, and the words that form its pages can mean different things to different people. This is something that really needs to be emphasized more than ever, with governments trying to dictate what books are on our library shelves and in our schools.
Each person that comes in contact with a book takes something personal away from its contents and this novel was brilliant at spelling that out chapter by chapter. I highly recommend it.

This book is a book lovers' dream! I loved how it almost read like short stories. Anyone who loves to read will relate to this book and the different affect that a book has on someone.This is a book that not only will I handsell, but I will also read more than once.

I don’t even know how to write this review. This book was so different than other books I’ve read. Maybe the closest I could think of is the Invisible life of Addie LaRue. It followed so many different people and their stories surrounding one book. And how they interpreted that book and what it meant to them. Much like any book we read. Yet somehow it was absolutely captivating.

I wanted to read this book because I loved this author's The Scent Keeper to much. This book did not disappoint. It is the story of Alice who comes from a family where the father is abusive to her older brother. She gets to go to college and decides she wants to write a book. Her professor was a great father figure and mentor to her. She finally gets Theo written but getting it published is very difficult for her. Her professor has her sent it to a long ago student of his who is now in the publishing company. One of her readers decides to give this story a chance and that is when the story continues. The author takes you on a journey with ten different people who read the book and how it affected them. The ten people are in all walks of life and their stories are so beautifully written. I just love how this author writes with such story telling. You feel a lot of different emotions for each of the characters that you love. This is one of my favorites books of 2023 and I highly recommend it.
Thanks to #netgally, #stmartinspress and @ericabauermeisterauthor for an ARC of this beautiful book.

This is one of the very best things about reading. No book is the same for any two readers. No Two Persons demonstrates this beautifully. While I wanted to live with each character longer, I love what Bauermeister was doing here. I believe that anyone that loves books will find osmething to love here.

A book lovers dream of a book. This made me reflect so much on the books that have changed and impacted my life as I’ve grown older. This will definitely be a book I gift at Christmas to other book obsessed people. It felt like a hug!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free advance ereader copy of No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister in exchange for an honest review.

We all know that books can change our lives. No Two Persons tells the story of one book and ten people whose lives it touched, in very different ways. From the first page to the last, it had me hooked. At times poignant, at times laugh-out-loud funny, this narrative made me care about the book Theo - and I hope that Ms Bauermeister will actually write Theo next so we can read it instead of just reading about it - along with its author and readers. I appreciated how the author also interspersed nuggets about the craft of writing itself. And, the end was one of the best I’ve read in a long time. Five stars for this gem. It’s out now; go get it.

This book, about a book and all who read it, was absolutely phenomenal. How Bauermeister can make each chapter about a different individual and how it affected their lives and make me care about each. and. every. one - that is a feat. I want and need to know about each person that Theo touched. I want more than their short story. Their chapter. I have not just a book hangover. I am hungover from almost every chapter. Separately.

Content warning: Suicide, physical abuse, drug abuse

I received an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I adored this book and for so many reasons I think it will resonate with readers in different ways. And that's really the basis of this book and why I love it. We all read the same things in different ways and that's the beauty of it. It truly felt like it was meant for voracious readers and book lovers and so many passages hit home with me. If you consider yourself bookish in any way PLEASE do yourself a favor and pick up No Two Persons.

This book has a really interesting structure. It starts as the story of a woman who ensures tragedy and ultimately writes a book to both heal and capture her lost loved one in the only way she can. From there, the book follows her book as it impacts the lives of a multitude of people. It’s a novel in stories with some characters connecting and others not. This was a lovely read that celebrates the written word, though I’m not sure how long it’ll stick with me.

I enjoy books that focus on the powers of reading, storytelling, and the different ways we interpret books. This is a story about a book and the ten different people who read it and how it influences them differently over a ten-year period. It was unique and I couldn't put it down.

"Books spoke to specific people for specific reasons, and it had everything to do with where they were in their lives."
My criteria for a five-star book is one that pulls me in and I can't wait to get back to it when reading. That's it. No specific genre-it can vary. I'm not looking for plot versus character development. Single POV or dual POV. As long as I love it when reading it, it's a 5 star. And that was No Two Persons. One story meant so much to each of the readers for different reasons and not only because of the story, but because of the specific time it came into each of their lives. This was a five-star book for me!
Alice has always wanted to be a writer, but she just couldn't find her story. Until one day she does and writes a book called "Theo". Its personal to her, but she could never imagine how it would resonate with the readers. This book highlights some of the readers and how "Theo" comes into their lives at just the right time. These readers are very different and have very different events going on in their lives, so the book resonates very differently.
Earlier this year I read The Lonely Hearts Book Club and said it was a love story to books and to everyone who reads. I felt the same about No Two Persons. It's a love story to readers!
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my gifted arc.

I am here for books about books and book lovers. This was absolutely lovely, and I can't recommend it enough.

Alice has always wanted to be a writer, but like most, she just ticks them away. That is until a devastating event makes her write a story that entraps many. Each story makes a reader discover things about themselves and how we’re all connected in ways.

This book will bring on the tears. It’s intricately woven and thought provoking. How stories and people can stick with us for years. A voice to readers and those who write and how we find ourselves amongst the masses but also apart of it.

I definitely recommend reading this if you want something different but refreshing to read!

A new writer that has lost her way sits down to write a book about a boy from early years till he's A grown man. So many different people come across this book in different walks of life or circumstances. This is a story of many people that are lost, searching for something when this book comes along. Its A story of how the same book can affect people so differently. Its how a book touches our lives. How the author comes to heal from their own wounds or sorrow in the process of writing. I found this incredible. Such A simple concept that blew me away.