The Damned Utd
The Damned Utd
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1970s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Damned Utd by David Peace explores the turbulent 44-day tenure of Brian Clough as manager of the Leeds United football team in 1974. The novel follows Clough's complex personality, personal struggles, and professional challenges, providing insight into a significant period of English football history.
Gritty
Dark
Melancholic
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Damned Utd by David Peace offers a gripping, fictionalized take on Brian Clough's tumultuous tenure at Leeds United. The novel is praised for its intense and atmospheric writing style, capturing the psychological depth of its protagonist. Criticisms include its dark tone and repetitive narrative, which some find overwhelming. Overall, it is lauded for its bold, innovative storytelling.
Who Should Read The Damned Utd?
Fans of intense, character-driven narratives set in the world of sports will relish The Damned Utd by David Peace. Those who enjoyed the psychological depth in Moneyball or the gritty realism of Fever Pitch will appreciate this raw, fictional account of Brian Clough’s tumultuous time at Leeds United.
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1970s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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