Ian Sansom

From tragedy to mockery: Munichs, by David Peace, reviewed

The devastating crash at Munich-Riem airport in 1959 haunts Manchester United fans to this day. Peace defies anyone to read his novel and use ‘Munichs’ as an insult ever again

Bobby Charlton, photographed in hospital after the Munich air crash. [Getty Images]
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  • Munichs

    David Peace

    Faber, pp. 480, £20

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