A review by mischiefphantom
Sweeney Todd: The String of Pearls by James Malcolm Rymer

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

I think the musical is better- both better-written and having versions of the characters and plot that I personally enjoy more- but I enjoyed this book. I like 19th century literature generally, and it was interesting to read this since I've been obsessed with Sweeney Todd for years. I didn't find most of the characters likeable at all, though, which brings down its rating a bit.