REVIEW: Control by Hugh Montgomery

A high-tension Grey's Anatomy series finale in book form

CONTROL by Hugh Montgomery Published on 8th August by Zaffre

When Trenchard, a senior physician is found near-dead in a compromising position in his office surrounded by drugs, pornography and a noose, everyone suspects his fantasies went a step too far, but one of his junior doctors, Kash, fears otherwise. With Trenchard now diagnosed as in a permanent vegetative state all hopes of finding out the truth seem lost.

I love a classic whodunnit, and I love medical non-fiction, so straight away this was a book which grabbed my attention. The vast experience of the author was clear, and intricacy of the medical procedures was fascinating, and at times I forget I was even reading fiction.

The characters are solid, if slightly one dimensional. The only aspects ever explored are those which link to the victim. The plot whips along at a fantastic pace, but was also slightly too neat - I NEVER manage to work out who the culprit is in these books, but I’d guessed this before halfway, and I don’t feel like there were that many twists and turns on the way.

That said, it’s a great read, well written and with a really unique hook to it. It feels like a Grey’s Anatomy series finale, just with a whole new cast of characters that you haven’t had chance to care about too much yet.

Definitely worth a read if you have any interest in medicine, and I hope to read more from the author in the future!

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I received a review copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Many thanks to Zaffre for approving my request.