Super Short Summary

Dying to Know You by Aidan Chambers centers around Karl, an eighteen-year-old apprentice plumber, who enlists the help of a seventy-five-year-old author to write letters to impress his girlfriend, Fiorella. As they work together, Karl opens up about his struggles with dyslexia, coping with his father's death, and his dream of becoming a sculptor, leading to a deep and healing friendship for both. Sensitive topics include sexual assault and suicide attempts.