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So cleverly written, I thought it was nonfiction. I found myself looking at the cover several times to see the word NOVEL.

The event truly happened. The author confessed not being a fan, but hates how the press puts down the team by calling the players, "Munichs." How awful. Survival of a plane crash in the 50s. Then having to deal with the offense of media, courts, fans, etc.

Mr. Peace, you may not be a fan, but you certainly made me one.

I loved the tv show and now, having read the book, I understand why people keep coming back to it to adapt it. The writing is so absorbing and propulsive, this is narrative nonfiction at its best. It does help if you like or have liked football, but I don‘t think it‘s necessary.

May was a toss up between this and Stephen Fry's excellent Odyssey. Anyone who knows me knows I love Greek mythology, but I'm kind of a football fanatic, so it was an easy choice. Both were 5 star reads, and highly recommended.

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