No Two Persons

No Two Persons is about a book and 9 people that read it. Each chapter is from a different perspective starting with the author. Each person comes across the book at a pivotal point in their life, causing them to take another look at where they are.

I don't think I'll be able to do this beautiful book justice with my review, but I will do my best.

No Two Persons opens with the quote “No two persons ever read the same book” and then takes you through an author's journey of writing a book: “Theo”, and 9 others' journey of reading it. With each chapter it continuously proves the quote. A different part of Theo resonates with each character but for all of them, it helps them take a look at their life and either make a change or accept it. Theo's impact on all of their lives is undeniable.

NTP is such a poignant book that I felt connected to each character even though for the most part they exist within the confines of their chapter. All the characters gave me something to think about, and most of them got me teary eyed.

Despite how little time you spend with each character in this book, you still get to know them intimately, care for them deeply; all 10 characters leave their mark. (Though I did have favorites). I also loved the little ways the characters' paths crossed one another. I delighted in finding one characters' fingerprints in another's chapter.

Themes of parental trauma, human connection, communication and miscommunication are weaved throughout each of these chapters. It deals with loss, grief, strength, relationships (familial and romantic). And it does a great job of showing the weight and impact of these things on our lives.

This is a book I will be thinking about over and over again, for all the little life lessons that are in it, and all the nuances it manages to highlight.

It also helps that it's beautifully written.