I love books about books. This one is told in a series of loosely connected chapters, each focusing on different relationships with one book, from the author as she's writing it to the agent to the audiobook narrator to various readers and booksellers. Each has its own little universe, the book affecting the characters uniquely, some rounding back to previous chapters or mentions.

No Two Persons is subtle, a slow burn. I didn't realize I was hooked until I rushed to finish it. The ending was just sublime. All the stars for this one.

My tasks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I gave this a four out of five stars. I enjoyed this book so much and I would totally read the book that in this book, it sounds so interesting. This book was different than how I imagined and it was great. I can't wait to add this book to my collection, I absolutely recommend this book and would love to read more from this author in the future.

A book for book lovers! A book about how we all find and connect with books. This book is really more like several short stories than a cohesive book (though it's about one particular book the characters connect with). Some stories I loved more than others, but overall a good read. I didn't love it as much as I loved The Scent Keeper, though.

No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister is the story of how one book can have such a different impact depending upon the perspective and life of the reader. The book delves into different characters and their stories and most are compelling and I found myself returning to finish each story.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of No Two Persons in exchange for an honest opinion. This book is available now.

What a clever way to tell a story! Alice has always wanted to be an author but, as with many authors, she has a hard time finding the story she was meant to write - then finding someone to publish it. Once she does, however, it takes off, and we meet many other people - each with their own chapter - whose lives are affected by Alice's book. I'm not a huge fan of short stories, in general, because they often seem to end before anything substantial happens, but this book definitely held my interest - maybe because the stories were so interconnected and the characters were so well-drawn. Many thanks to Ms. Bauermeister, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the ARC of this title

A book with-in a book and a love letter to all types of readers. I absolutely enjoyed this story. Each "chapter" is a different person's POV that somehow is connected or not connected to other characters but all have a different view from reading/listening to the same book that was published. The author did a fantastic job pulling the strings to tie each person together and then tying it at the very end, I broke out in a smile after finishing the last page.
This is one of those books I feel any kind of reader would enjoy, its a different perspective, and the title truly presents it well that no two people read the same story.

I really liked the premise of this book. A book about a book. Every book lovers dream! The formatting was very interesting too! We follow 12 people and how one moved impacted their life. Although the premise was amazing , Unfortunately, this one fell short for me. I just couldn’t connect to the story or the characters , maybe I wasn’t in the right mindset for this one ..

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.