This won't be in-depth, because there's ~30 other reviews that'll say the same things. I'll give my piece, then sod off.
If you're looking for a casual read, this aint it. Homestuck is very very long and very very involved in itself, and if you don't read literally most of it from start to finish, you'll be missing something. But, while Homestuck is as vast as they say it is, it's not necessarily good all the way through.
Acts 1-4 OOZE a nostalgic, Romanticist 90s RPG atmosphere, full of promise and adventure and honest creativity that will probably inspire you to at least think about stuff.
But, if that's what you're into, it becomes a letdown later on in Act 5 Act 1, which focuses on an entirely different and much larger set of characters and their relationships, even though its in a very similar adventure game setting... for the most part. Contrary to what most fans will tell you, I'd say if you don't mind being a little confused on certain character dynamics later on, you can skim the extensive chatlogs in Act 5 Act 1, if not scroll past them entirely.
Act 5 Act 2 goes back to its roots, however, and focuses back on our main group, with the second communicating with them. Here, you'll want to read the chatlogs- this is some of Hussie's most immersive writing.
The first few parts of Act 6 are pretty long and not super great, but if you can power through some of it, you'll have a decently entertaining time. Right now, the comic is taking a break for the author to finish the entire rest of the comic, so you have plenty of time to read.
What makes Homestuck special to me, though, isn't just the plot. It boasts an extensive collection of original music, with ONES of full-length albums available to listen to and purchase on their bandcamp page. Most of it captures the adventurous, lighthearted feel of the early acts, while others highlight the more epic points of the tale. The artwork of the comic's panels itself is often very interesting and mood-setting, from a mind-bending cityscape created by copypasting and photoshopping cathedrals from Google Images to original and surreal landscapes. All is supported by fantastic flash animations throughout the story, set to the same epic music.
Overall, I'd seriously recommend Homestuck to someone who has time on their hands. Good luck!
A Wide World of Wonder.
This won't be in-depth, because there's ~30 other reviews that'll say the same things. I'll give my piece, then sod off.
If you're looking for a casual read, this aint it. Homestuck is very very long and very very involved in itself, and if you don't read literally most of it from start to finish, you'll be missing something. But, while Homestuck is as vast as they say it is, it's not necessarily good all the way through. Acts 1-4 OOZE a nostalgic, Romanticist 90s RPG atmosphere, full of promise and adventure and honest creativity that will probably inspire you to at least think about stuff. But, if that's what you're into, it becomes a letdown later on in Act 5 Act 1, which focuses on an entirely different and much larger set of characters and their relationships, even though its in a very similar adventure game setting... for the most part. Contrary to what most fans will tell you, I'd say if you don't mind being a little confused on certain character dynamics later on, you can skim the extensive chatlogs in Act 5 Act 1, if not scroll past them entirely. Act 5 Act 2 goes back to its roots, however, and focuses back on our main group, with the second communicating with them. Here, you'll want to read the chatlogs- this is some of Hussie's most immersive writing. The first few parts of Act 6 are pretty long and not super great, but if you can power through some of it, you'll have a decently entertaining time. Right now, the comic is taking a break for the author to finish the entire rest of the comic, so you have plenty of time to read.
What makes Homestuck special to me, though, isn't just the plot. It boasts an extensive collection of original music, with ONES of full-length albums available to listen to and purchase on their bandcamp page. Most of it captures the adventurous, lighthearted feel of the early acts, while others highlight the more epic points of the tale. The artwork of the comic's panels itself is often very interesting and mood-setting, from a mind-bending cityscape created by copypasting and photoshopping cathedrals from Google Images to original and surreal landscapes. All is supported by fantastic flash animations throughout the story, set to the same epic music.
Overall, I'd seriously recommend Homestuck to someone who has time on their hands. Good luck!