I am not a scientist, not in the least, and so I cannot make any disclaimer about scientific information as printed in the book (ie; is heat stored in the core of the planet vs. just in the crust, etc.) but from the time the Professor, his nephew, and Hans enter the volcano on Iceland, you *will* be hooked, because the manner of storytelling is very strong here. Every word printed comes to life in your mind as it would on the big screen. And when you go on that journey with them you will find treasures that you'll remember. Realistic this book might not be, but Verne was definitely a man ahead of his time.
You won't be able to put it down, this I promise!