Core (novel)
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Core is a science fiction novel by author Paul Preuss. First published in August 1993, it is about a group of scientists who attempt to fix a problem with the Earth's magnetic field. While it does not involve the scientists making a literal trip to the core of the Earth, one of the characters does actually visit the mantle. The novel was loosely adapted into the film The Core.
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| Author | Paul Preuss |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | William Morrow and Company |
Publication date | 1993 (first edition) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 350 p. |
| ISBN | 068809662X |
| OCLC | 27429206 |
Synopsis
The Earth's magnetic field suffers a reversal and a group of scientists work to solve the problem by drilling a borehole to access, study, and eventually "fix" the core remotely. Side plots include connections to the Manhattan Project and geo-terrorism.
Reception
Kirkus Reviews gave it a positive review, calling it a "fascinating scientific-technical spectacle, and never mind the tepid romancing, humdrum father-son clashes, and generally creaky plot."[1]
