A review by rachelj62
Her Last Death by Susanna Sonnenberg

4.0

An interesting read about a very disturbing mother and the effects her upbringing has on her daughter Susanna. I think the author is brave for writing such an honest and open memoir. However, it is a very disturbing book. From the millions of things the mother does with/to her daughter to the fact that daughter becomes much like mother for an uncertain amount of time, it gives you a feeling of discomfort to read this book. I am sure that is the purpose, for us to truly understand what Susanna went through, but it was much more shocking than I had expected, which is what makes it intriguing. You want to know what Susanna decides about her mother's "last death" because as you read about Daphne you become more and more unsure what you would do yourself. Well written and intriguing, as long as you can rid yourself of that "icky feeling" you get from reading it.