Munichs offers a harrowing reimagining of the 1958 Munich air disaster that claimed the lives of several Manchester United footballers and staff. Through a tapestry of narratives from players, staff, journalists, survivors, and the deceased, David Peace reconstructs the tragic event and its aftermath. The novel delves into themes of loss, memory, and the indomitable spirit of a community in mourning, capturing the emotional resonance of a pivotal moment in sports history. Reviews The Times Literary Supplement: "David Peace’s harrowing reimagining of the 1958 Munich air crash... The novel opens with a premonition. United are playing what will be their final league game before the crash." Waterstones Reviewer: "Weaving stories and perspectives throughout, players, staff, journalists, the survivors and the dead, this is a brilliant book."
Book Title: Munichs - David PeaceBook Genre: Historical Fiction, SportsISBN: 9780571381173Number of Pages: 480Publishing Date: November 12, 2024Cover Type: Paperback
