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Tropic of Capricorn

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Fiction Classics Mystery & Thriller Suspense Mystery & Thriller

by Henry Miller

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3.85 (12.1K ratings)
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description 348 pages

Tropic of Capricorn by Henry Miller holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 12.1K reader ratings. First published in 1938. The book spans 348 pages.

About Tropic of Capricorn

Banned in America for almost thirty years because of its explicit sexual content, this companion volume to Miller's Tropic of Cancer chronicles his life in 1920s New York City. Famous for its frank portrayal of life in Brooklyn's ethnic neighborhoods, and Miller's outrageous sexual exploits, Tropic of Capricorn is now considered a cornerstone of modern literature.

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Author Henry Miller
Published 1938
Pages 348
Genres Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.85 / 5.00
Total Ratings 12,082

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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12.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.85, Tropic of Capricorn is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.85
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3.99
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Tropic of Capricorn?

Tropic of Capricorn is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Tropic of Capricorn worth reading?

Based on 12.1K reader ratings, Tropic of Capricorn has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Tropic of Capricorn?

Tropic of Capricorn has 348 pages.

Who wrote Tropic of Capricorn?

Tropic of Capricorn was written by Henry Miller. It was first published in 1938.

What is the ISBN for Tropic of Capricorn?

The ISBN-13 for Tropic of Capricorn is 9780802151830.0.

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