Scarcity
By Lucy Thurber
2008
First Published
3.32
Average Rating
72
Number of Pages
In a small town in Western Massachusetts, the Lawrence family struggles with poverty, boredom and lost potential. Into this isolated town comes Ellen, a highly educated, wealthy and well-traveled young woman who wants to give back to her country through education. She starts teaching in the public high school where Billy and Rachel Lawrence go, and she develops an obsession with Billy's intelligence, insight and potential. Her obsession and desire to lift Billy out of poverty tears the family apart.
Avg Rating
3.32
Number of Ratings
38
5 STARS
13%
4 STARS
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3 STARS
39%
2 STARS
13%
1 STARS
5%
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