A re read, but a fabulous one. If you have not read this novel I highly recommend it. It may not be the best written out of all the Brontë sisters' works, but it is one of my favorite. Helen come across as sanctimonious and overzealous in her scripture quotations at various points, but this story was far ahead of it's time. Helen's courage at choosing what was best for her and her son in spite of the rules (and even laws) of the day are moving. (Including literally slamming the door in his face!