A best-selling author's novel has been ranked among notable books on Goodreads, with some classifications including "best books" and others specifying time periods such as "this century", "of the decade", or no specific time frame. The novel has also been categorized as one of the "most read books" in the United States on the platform. The rankings vary, with some outlets referring to the novel as a "classic" and others grouping it among "best beach books" or "most popular books".