Book review: Munich air disaster occurred when football showcased community values

David Peace, who wrote 'The Damned United', has produced a dramatised account of the events before, during, and after the crash
Book review: Munich air disaster occurred when football showcased community values

David Peace uses multiple voices to tell the story  of the Munich air disaster in a manner that is compelling. 

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024 - 01:00
Mick Clifford

  • Munichs 
  • David Peace 
  • Faber & Faber, €14.99

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