Still on String of Pearls. Almost halfway through. There are moments where you can really tell it's a product of its times (1850s). Some of the comments, even the compliments, are somewhat sexist. Other than that, it's a pretty solid mystery for an oldie. I'm enjoying the story more this time around. I'm sure it helps that I know what to expect. When I first read the book, I was thinking it would be more like a horror story because it's Sweeney Todd, a classic villain. It is part horror, but it's mostly acting as a mystery novel with the characters trying to solve the mystery of two missing sailors. I think the heavy mystery parts really threw me off the first time reading.