"In the sense of being an intergalactic adventure, it's a wild departure for the author. But it's also of a piece with work that's become instantly recognizable for its blend of satiric wit, heavy underlying themes (including his own mixed-race origins) and a stubborn undercurrent of optimism. You just know a Mat Johnson novel when you read one. . . . Taking off from its wild setup, the novel delivers belly laughs and gut punches in quick succession. . . . Even if American society is turning dystopian fiction into a sucker's game, Invisible Things feels au courant."--Los Angeles Times

"In this biting comic allegory, Johnson (Pym) uses a space mission gone awry to expose our preference for embracing mass denial over grappling with distressing truths. . . . Johnson's showstopping finale reminds us how much we can accomplish if we dare to face reality."--Star Tribune

"This refreshing, stand-alone sci-fi novel is both surprisingly funny and insightful in its exploration of group dynamics."--BuzzFeed

"The funny novel that doesn't evaporate as you turn the page is hard to pull off. So much so that I read Invisible Things waiting for a crash that never came. . . . Mat Johnson, whose great novel Pym took on Poe, is that good."--Chicago Tribune

"Relentlessly cynical and sarcastic, Mat Johnson's Invisible Things offers sociopolitical commentary wrapped in the trappings of a classic space adventure. . . . The intriguing mystery combined with Johnson's irreverent sense of humor makes it easy for the reader to engage with the satirical elements--a refreshing trait given that social commentary in modern sci-fi is often either watered down, thrown in by default or both. Invisible Things is a wonderful sci-fi ride full of lovable characters that dissects modern American capitalism with a barbed, sardonic wit."--BookPage (starred review)