Ilsa Spreiter answers “I have read this book and re-read it...”

Amy asked this question about Sometimes I Lie:

I have read this book and re-read it twice, am i missing the big twist at the end? I don't understand the ending at all or seem to be picking up on this shocking twist everybody is talking about. Its driving me crazy! Can anybody shed some light?

Ilsa Spreiter After reading a number of comments and doing some more thinking about the book, I'm liking the idea that Amber "subsumes" Claire at the end, splitting…moreAfter reading a number of comments and doing some more thinking about the book, I'm liking the idea that Amber "subsumes" Claire at the end, splitting herself into two personalities. In killing Claire, Amber attempts to free herself from Claire's influence, but not surprisingly this does not work. They are "two peas in a pod," reflections of each other, "twins," and one cannot exist without the other (just like good cannot exist without bad in the world of dualities). Ultimately, Amber killing Claire is like killing herself. Therefore, Amber takes Claire on, leaving the bracelet for herself. I'm also reading "my sister died in a tragic accident" as Amber dissociating from her murderous act. Her hate drove her to kill Claire, but her "love" cannot accept this treason. This illustrates the ways in which Amber is caught between another duality that cannot be resolved, except through splitting and denial.(less)

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