If you don't know what Homestuck is, pretty much everything you need to know going in is here. Also, it's written by the author himself, which helps.
But seriously, Homestuck is pretty awesome.
The sheer multitude of original ideas and characters present here is staggering, not to mention the non-conventional way in which the story is told. It spans multiple universes, a period of three years, literally dozens of memorable and entertaining characters and plenty of room for fan projects like fan fiction, theories/headcanons and even shipping.
Unfortunately, this comes at a price. If you read the article above, you'll know that Homestuck was reader-driven for its first three acts and first intermission. This lead to three very meandering and aimless sections, mostly comprised of jokes instead of plot. But if you know this is coming, it's really not that bad as Hussie is a decent comedic writer and a glorious Deadpan Snarker. These first acts are quite charming but not all that interesting, which can be a problem because they run a bit long.
One of the most common phrases in getting people to read Homestuck you'll hear is "It gets better". That's true, but I'm not as quick to dismiss the beginning as others are. I find them funny, and these are fun, well-developed, well-rounded characters to spend time with. Unfortunately, that's not what most people are looking for when they read something as infamously deep and rewarding as Homestuck. Not everyone will have the patience for it. But for those who do, it's an easy fandom to become obsessed with, and, if you ask me, a genuinely well written, epic story.
With the right expectations, it's an infectious ride
If you don't know what Homestuck is, pretty much everything you need to know going in is here.
Also, it's written by the author himself, which helps.
But seriously, Homestuck is pretty awesome.
The sheer multitude of original ideas and characters present here is staggering, not to mention the non-conventional way in which the story is told. It spans multiple universes, a period of three years, literally dozens of memorable and entertaining characters and plenty of room for fan projects like fan fiction, theories/headcanons and even shipping.
Unfortunately, this comes at a price. If you read the article above, you'll know that Homestuck was reader-driven for its first three acts and first intermission. This lead to three very meandering and aimless sections, mostly comprised of jokes instead of plot. But if you know this is coming, it's really not that bad as Hussie is a decent comedic writer and a glorious Deadpan Snarker. These first acts are quite charming but not all that interesting, which can be a problem because they run a bit long.
One of the most common phrases in getting people to read Homestuck you'll hear is "It gets better". That's true, but I'm not as quick to dismiss the beginning as others are. I find them funny, and these are fun, well-developed, well-rounded characters to spend time with. Unfortunately, that's not what most people are looking for when they read something as infamously deep and rewarding as Homestuck. Not everyone will have the patience for it. But for those who do, it's an easy fandom to become obsessed with, and, if you ask me, a genuinely well written, epic story.