I don’t think this was for me, unfortunately I just never vibe with the trope of “books about books”. I wish the first part about the authors history went deeper, it seemed like every character’s story barely scraped the surface.

This was so unique and creative and unlike anything I’ve read before. I wanted more of each character and think this would make an amazing tv series.

No Two Persons is a book lover’s dream. It’s centered around a writer, her novel and how the book impacts so many through the years that follow.

I flew through reading this as it almost read like a collection of short stories (in the best way possible). The depth and connection to each character that author Erica Bauermeister is able to craft is truly impressive. I absolutely loved the subtle ways the different characters intertwined throughout, I wanted more of that for sure.

Like the fictional story at the heart of No Two Persons, so much is left open-ended for the reader to ruminate on. This would also make a great book club selection as there’s so much to discuss!

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martins Press for the advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I don't even know where to start - I am still processing the beauty of this book! While this is a novel, it almost reads like several well-integrated short stories as each chapter is told from the perspective of a different character who find themselves deeply impacted by the same book, each in different ways. I loved the humanity that came out on every page - while we don't get long with the characters, they are real and believable. The writing is beautiful, and the story itself is refreshing and unique - especially as a book lover. I honestly didn't think anything could be better than The Scent Keeper, but No Two Persons was an inspiring read - I can't wait to read it again in a couple years.

This was a lovely book about the impact one book can have on many lives. I enjoyed the vignette style the author used. Highly recommended for lovers of books about books.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for the purpose of review.

A beautiful and thoughtful look into several disparate lives connected by the tiny thread of one author's story. Each chapter is its own emotional short story, focusing on the author, the agent, the actor, the teenager, the widower, and many more, as they encounter a novel entitled "Theo", and experience their own unique reactions to this work.

This novel is both heartbreaking and hopeful. It's beautifully written and easy to devour. Parts of this will stick with you long after reading. The characters are so varied, and all feel true to life. I felt a particular connection to the assistant and the bookseller chapters, and I think each reader will get something different out of this story. Also, what a lovely cover. Would recommend.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was such a unique book. We follow a book called "Theo" from the author's life as it's written through the publication process and on to a number of readers. We see the agent and the actor turned audiobook narrator, but we also see a number of other characters who are really simply readers. I loved learning how the book affected each character in turn. Each story was so different in how the person got the book and how it impacted their lives. We only get a tiny bit of time with each character, but they're all surprisingly well developed. We never really get to learn what happens in Theo, so part of the magic was in focusing only on its impact and not on the story itself. We get glimpses as we go along and can piece together parts of the Theo novel, but it's never fully told because it isn't really the point.

I've never read a book like this and I can't wait to read more from Erica Bauermeister.

A huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

No Two Persons is a book about a book and how stories impact people in different ways much like the title suggests. The multiple characters become intertwined through reading “Theo” and it makes for a memorable, eye opening story.

What an interesting concept in this novel by Erica Bauermeister! Based on the idea that "no two persons ever read the same book," this story tracks one book through the lives of numerous people. Each chapter in this book is focused on a different person connected to the book. It begins with Alice the author and then moves on to the publisher and to multiple readers and beyond. Each person connects with the book in a different way.

This novel feels like a collection of connected short stories. And short stories are generally not my favorite. As soon as you get connected to one character/story, then it moves on to someone else and you have to start over again! But in No Two Persons, the concept worked for me. I was engaged with nearly every story and character quickly, and it really was fascinating to see how each person interacted with the book.

This is a must read for book lovers and the unique concept is one that I will remember for a long time!

(Actual: 4.25) I'm a little upset that it took me so long to get to this one, as it truly does have a fascinating premise in how one book can affect so many different people in various ways (including the author of the book within a book, hehe). I thought NTP was beautifully written and gave me, as a reader, lots of though-provoking material to work with. While I do feel that some of the short stories meandered a bit in some parts, overall I found the book to be an overall quick and compelling read.

@67% "Grief is not a stalker but a stowaway, always there and up for any journey." It took me a minute to get into this one but once I did I enjoyed the ride.

No Two Persons begins with an author names Alice and her journey towards writing a book. The 10 characters in this story become intertwined with each other, even though they never meet and each have their own story in the book. This is a clever, interesting concept that was completely different from anything Ive read before. Eventually the story becomes a defining moment in all of their lives and comes together beautifully. I think the audiobook of this book would be amazing, which each story read by a different actor. Loved this book.

This book is so powerful. I read this book rapidly and was so connected to these stores. This book captivated me in a ways that books rarely do.

4.5 stars. This wonderful book is possibly a novel, possibly short stories and possibly both together. There are nine characters who are impacted by a book, Theo. The stories overlap in small ways and you learn of the characters lives and inner concerns. The characters range from the writer, an editor, a diver, a widower, a unhoused student, a bookseller, and actor who is disfigured and becomes the audiobook reader of the book. Some read the entire book, one only reads the first line. The characters include the author who wrote Theo and the nine readers which touches them, angers them or it relates to a moment in time -- a father reminiscing about his wife and daughter, a person who coached the actor reading the audiobook. The title of the book refers to the idea that no two people read a story in the same way or have the same perspective. The author does a beautiful job of painting a picture of the characters' life in a moment in time and informing the reader of their inner life and thoughts. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy character driven books.

This was such a unique story. It's a book within a book - but it's not about that story necessarily, because you don't get to read that book. You are reading how that story has touched and changed the lives of each reader. From the first agent to take it seriously to the audiobook narrator, a new mother and many others at different stages in their lives. It's a beautiful story, reminding me about people connections and the beauty of just. . .living. There are quite a few perspectives and their stories move quick and seamlessly. I liked how each story stood on it's own but was even more wonderful when put with the others. I like how the story they are reading is slowly revealed to us even though we never get the chance to read it. Such a fascinating way to tell a story. I was hooked from the first page and loved how it all came together.

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

I absolutely adored this one!! I normally don't love short story type books, where the same characters aren't followed throughout. But these stories, loosely tied together by their connection to the same book is absolutely stunning. While I was more connected to some of the roles than others and wanted to hear more than we got, I loved how this book brought all of these people to the same conclusion for different reasons, and explained what reading the book meant to them. I really wish I could read the same book they did!! This is absolutely one I will be recommending my followers and friends pick up as it was such a poignant and touching story! Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book started out very strong, and it was a serious contender for a 5-star rating. I love the book within a book trope, and the idea that we would see the impact of this particular book throughout different people's lives was an especially fascinating one. I think the execution was done well, but due to the nature of short stories and only being able to spend a limited amount of time with each character, there were a number of chapters where the protagonist was not particularly memorable, and the their connection to Theo was flimsy. For a book like this, the characters need to jump off the page, and not every one was able to do that.

I did love the recurrence of characters throughout the stories, and the author's decision to bring specific ones back at a later time. I also wanted to learn more about the plot of Theo to better understand the writer and the reason why this specific book was chosen.

No Two Persons is an amazing story about the power of books. In this novel we trace the impact one story can have on numerous people.
The story starts with the author Alice who has always known she would be a “magician”and create new worlds using words. At first Alice doubts her ability to write. She is consumed by heartbreak after the loss of the one person who believed in her gift and who loved her unconditionally. However it is because of this heartbreak that she manifests her novel Theo. Bauermeister writes of Alice’s inspiration in such a beautiful way it has become one of my favourite parts of the book.Theo eventually becomes published and then the rest of the book is filled with individual chapters that tell the stories of varied individuals and their spiritual encounter with Alice’s novel. Each character’s story shows us that one book can weave its magic in everyone whether it be a famous movie star, a homeless teenager, or a middle aged caretaker. The power of story knows no bounds. I was also so grateful that such a beautiful story possessed a satisfying conclusion.
I would definitely reccomend this book to my High School Students. It would also be suitable for critical analysis, and for studying symbol, theme, character, and style. A highly reccomended mentor text.

A gorgeous novel about a novel that touches so many lives. I thoroughly enjoyed the interconnected characters and format of No Two Persons. It is so impressive when a story can weave so many lives together without directly spelling everything out! I have read other wonderful books by Erica Bauermeister but this is my new favorite. Highly recommend it to readers who like short stories, connections through books, and art in many forms.
(While I found the book to be overall hopeful and touching, there are many deep feelings and a few tough situations that some readers may need to tread lightly with.)

This was such a wonderful and interesting book. It’s a novel and also short stories. It’s how 9 different people are impacted by one book. It was so great to dive into each character, see what is going on in their lives, and we how they’re impacted by this book. I really enjoyed this one.