No Two Persons is a book about a book. And the fact that no two persons can read the same book or see the same piece of art.

Alice has always wanted to be a writer and one day after the death of her brother she finds the story she is meant to tell, Theo. Theo then has a life of its own and effects people in different was. These are the stories of the various people who have an interaction with the book. There are characters that have a professional relationship with Theo like the literary reader that discovers it, or the bookseller that meets the author, or the agent that sells the book, & finally the shunned actor that voices the audiobook. Then there are the people that come to the book out of tragedy, these are the readers (or in one case the non-reader who makes art of the book).

Each person is affected in a different way by either connecting with a lost loved one who had loved the book or seeing themselves in Theo and processing through it. While in the beginning each of these characters is stand alone the book takes a turn when the bookseller meets Alice. After that some of the story lines meet. I did not need this to occur. While characters meeting or being connecting does not deter from the novel it does not add anything to it either. It feels more as if there was a need to conclude the story by coming full circle.

I highly recommend this book to any lover to books and literary fiction.

I could not stop reading this. No Two Persons is completely unique and immersed me fully. These short stories really illuminate that everyone takes something different away from a book. Each character was interesting and I read this very quickly.

My experience with No Two Persons is similar to what I always tell people, not every book is for every person. Unfortunately this book and the characters just didn't resonate with me. Well, I guess in a way I did feel for Alice and was interested in her, but after that I never really felt like I had to read more.

Either it was not the right time for me to read this book or maybe it just wasn't for me at all.

I do appreciate the ARC from Netgalley, the author, and publisher. All thoughts are my own.

A book is more than its bindings and pages.

If you want to understand the power that a book has on the soul of a reader, "No Two Persons" is the most beautiful depiction of how the charm of story can influence lives in many different ways.

Being a person who has always gravitated towards the escape that a book can bring, Erica Bauermeister opened my eyes to how important stories are.

It can be a means to sharing your deepest thoughts, a way to share your bright creativity into the world, a great pluge into braving your anxieties, a means to feeling close to a loved one lost, a path to a new life and a measure to how much joy you shared with the world.

I can't get over how wildly imaginative this story is and it all starts with a story. *goosepumps*

This book is absolutely brilliant. I can't accurately put into words at how lovely this whole story is.

It truly made me appreciate the impact that a good story can leave on a person.

You need to read this book. Let me give you a few reasons why outside of the fact that its the most wonderful piece of literary fiction I have picked up:

1. The way that all these peoples lives and stories blend together...ugh! And it's all because an author's creative mind put their soul into the world.

2. You will think about books so much differently and appreciate them in a whole new light. We all know why we have a personal relationship with reading. Personally, I love to read because I get to wander in a new world. Reading this your eyes will open to how big books are to the world around us.

3. A whole cast of characters that feel real. They experience pain, happiness, sorrow, frustration and emotions that are beyond relatable. I loved that aspect of the story. I felt like I could have been part of this story as someone who has picked up "Theo" and was deeply touched by it.

Every person who has an intimate relationship with reading needs this book. It's so beautiful.

Thank you St. Martins Press for the advanced copy of this book! "No Two Persons" is out now! Don't forget to support Erica Bauermeister and all your favorite authors by not only screaming praise about their stories but by following them on social media.

I liked this book, but didn't love it. It had a unique writing style that was interesting. There were some boring parts for me and I skimmed some pages.

I received an audio arc of this book and will be leaving a full review on that copy.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a contemporary novel about a book written by an introverted young woman, Alice Weir, that affects its readers in very different, but positive ways. The book, Theo, tells of a young boy with a strict and abusive father, and how he gets through his life.

Readers will enjoy seeing that there are so many ways in which the same book can alter people's perspectives. The characters in the vignettes that make up the book are going through some conflict at the time they come across the book of Theo. One I remember used the book's pages as part of her artwork, the only person that didn't actually read the book, however.

Overall, No Two Persons shows that one story can affect different people in subtle, significant and different ways.

I DNFed at 40% at no fault of the book. The writing style was beautiful and brought out interesting emotions as I went through the journey with various characters of getting a book written and published. It was a very interesting way to look at the process and I enjoyed it. That said, it just wasn't the type of book that was clicking with me at the time and I have put it aside. I might complete the book in the future but would still recommend for those at are looking for something unique.

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!