Lists
- Time: Annabel Gutterman: The 10 Best Fiction Books of 2021
- Entertainment Weekly: The 10 Best Books of 2021
- Oprah Daily: 20 Favorite Books of 2021
- Women's Prize: Best Fiction of 2022
- Washington Post: 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2021
- Lit Hub: Our 48 Favorite Books of 2021
- The Booker Prize: Best Fiction of 2021
- Electric Lit: Favorite Novels of 2021
- The Philadelphia Inquirer: Patrick Rapa: The Best Books of 2021
- Boston Globe: The Best Books of 2021
- Esquire: The 50 Best Books of 2021
- Los Angeles Times: Bethanne Patrick: The 5 Best Novels of 2021
- Kirkus Reviews: Best Fiction Books of 2021
- Parade Magazine: 40 Best Books of 2021
- Thrillist: The Best Books of 2021
- Economist: The Best Books of 2021