Lists
- Washington Post: The 10 Best Books of 2021
- Guardian: Best Fiction of 2021
- Slate: Laura Miller: The Best Books of 2021
- Los Angeles Times: Mark Athitakis: The 5 Best Fiction Books of 2021
- Barack Obama: Favorite Books of 2021
- Kirkus Reviews: Best Fiction Books of 2021
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 20 Favorite New Books of 2021
- New York Times: 100 Notable Books of 2021
- Lit Hub: Our 48 Favorite Books of 2021
- USA Today: The Best Books of 2021
- Passerby: Best Books of 2021