For Kirkus Reviews, the publication assessed the book as "a somber, sage book about art-making that deserves a readership beyond Cave’s fan base", noting that "this is a lively, engrossing book energized by Cave’s relentless candor—and sometimes counterintuitive thinking—about his work and his demons". Writing for USA Today, Barbara VanDenburgh noted that this was one of the "hottest new releases" of the week. Pitchfork Media shortlisted this among the 15 best music books of 2022, with critic Jenn Pelly calling it "astoundingly intimate". Rolling Stones review of the best music books of 2022 includes Faith, Hope, and Carnage, with Lisa Tozzi calling it "incredibly moving, hopeful, and at times very funny".
