Munichs
A Novel
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Christopher Eccleston
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David Peace
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A TIMES, INDEPENDENT, FINANCIAL TIMES, AND IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR
'A magnificent book. ' MIKE ATHERTON
'Tender, atmospheric - and hopeful.' iNEWS
'A masterpiece.' IRISH TIMES
'Electrifying.' GUARDIAN
From the author of The Damned Utd and Red or Dead, an extraordinary novel about Britain, sport and our collective past.
February 6, 1958, British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on take-off at Munich Airport. On board were the young Manchester United team, 'the Busby Babes', and the journalists who followed them. Twenty-one of the passengers died instantly, four were left fighting for their lives while six more were critically injured. Twenty-four hours later, Jimmy Murphy, the assistant manager of Manchester United, faced the press at the Rechts der Isar Hospital:
'What of the future, you ask? It will be a long, hard struggle. It took Matt Busby, Bert Whalley and myself twelve years to produce the 1958 Red Devils. It was long, hard, tiring work, but we succeeded. At the moment, I am so confused, so tired and so sad, I cannot think clearly, but what I do know is that the Red Devils will rise again.'
Munichs is the story of how Manchester United rose again, of the crash and its aftermath, of those who survived and those who did not, of how Britain and football changed, and how it did not; a novel of tragedy, but also of hope.
'Profound . . . A brilliant, brilliant book.' DAVID WHITEHOUSE
'Luminous and illuminating . . . completely gripping.' ASHLEY HICKSON-LOVENCE
'Powerful.' TARIQ GODDARD
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- Kat
- 31-08-24
Beautifully evocative
Beautifully written semi-fictional account of the Munich Air Crash and it’s aftermath. Really brought the weight of events to life. I love Peace’s circuatous narrative style, which suits being read aloud.
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- Phillip Blackwell
- 23-09-24
Incredible work superbly narrated
An emotional roller coaster that has the ability to make you cheer and scream simultaneously. Wonderfully narrated by Christopher Eccleston, who gave the story extra weight (if that’s even possible). Thank you David for creating this and Chris for bringing the story to life. 1958, Forever in their Debt
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- Anonymous User
- 01-09-24
Heartbreaking and beautiful. Extraordinary work.
A masterpiece. Beautifully lends itself to being spoken aloud. A marvellous performance from both writer and reader.
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- RD
- 23-10-24
Incredibly moving
Christopher Eccleston reading this couldn’t be more perfect. It’s a compelling listen. It really hits hard and the authors use of repetition really emphasises the magnitude of this horrific event.
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- Mr
- 06-11-24
an uncomfortable look inside a tragedy
David Peace's style is what it is. if you like it, you like it. if you don't you don't. There's a question of whether there's a point to this book, but I thought it really drove home the survivor's guilt and personal terror of the Munich Air Disaster and not just the survivors but the people around them.
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- snowtea
- 15-09-24
Munichs
A compelling story spoiled by the author’s over repetition, clearly done for effect but ultimately grating
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- Brian C.
- 25-09-24
Was this work of fiction necessary?
In the style of the narrative: I'm not sure about this book, not sure at all, no, not sure at all. Not at all.
I am old enough to remember the Munich tradegy. I was a very young United fan then and have been a fan ever since. I found this novel a strange creation. Who is it for and what is it for? Personally I found the authors explanation unconvincing. For reasons I can't begin to fully explain this book left me feeling just a little angry.
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