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Reddit mentions of Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader (Star Wars)
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Hey man! I totally see where you're coming from there, there's practically a sea of Star Wars novels out there — and more than some that are just way too silly and ridiculous, haha.
You know a few that I think you would really love, though, because I'm kind of in the same mindset about them as you are? Check these out, because these are some of the most gritty, dark and awesome stories I've come across so far! And you really won't believe how incredible some of the writing style is, in a really good Star Wars book... I'm blown away every time.
You got a canon answer already, so here we go with legends:
"Throughout the galaxy, it was believed that Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker–the Chosen One–had died on Coruscant during the siege of the Jedi Temple. And, to some extent, that was true. Anakin was dead."
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Two books come to mind - the Episode 3 Novelization (which is, in my opinion, a better envisioning of the Episode 3 story, as you get to see Anakin's inner turmoils far better) and then Dark Lord of the Sith: The Rise of Darth Vader -
http://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Sith-Star-Wars-Episode/dp/0439139295
http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Lord-Rise-Darth-Vader/dp/0345477332
Granted, he isn't like he is in these pictures, but still a good look at Vader before he was force chokin' bitches and choppin' off family members' hands.
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
Edit: please tell me then that you have or are reading Darth Plageus and the Darth Bane books, all fantastic, they really make you like Bane even though he's a monster.
Rise of Darth Vader
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It came out in 2006 so it has some conflicts to canon, but is an interesting read to the events after episode 3.
Eventually yes, but not for some time after he'd gotten into the suit. Time enough for Anakin, who had a long history of overestimating himself, to admit he needed Palpatine. and this book is my source.
https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Lord-Rise-Darth-Vader/dp/0345477332
This is the book you're looking for. It will answer all those questions, pretty well written too. Starts just after RotS IIRC.
I didn't watch any Star Wars movies until like 6 or 7 years ago (I'm 24). Since, I've watched the movies through like a zillion times. I became obsessed with the psychological transformation Anakin went through to become Darth Vader. I'm reading my first novel: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader. It's fantastic....I can't wait to broaden my SW knowledge :)
I'd highly recommend this book. It's one of my favorite Star Wars books ever. This combined with Labyrinth Of Evil make you appreciate RoTS so much more. You definitely won't watch episode III the same way again - much how Rogue One changed episode IV for many people. I don't care what they say this series is still canon to me until proven otherwise
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If I remember right, there was some in Dark Lord (no longer canon). Has some scenes about him dealing with his new conditions.
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No I've read "the rise of darth Vader" it's good as well.
I'm talking about the YA book "the Rise and Fall of Darth Vader" Easy to mix up lol
Wikia Entry http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Darth_Vader
Amazon listing https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Rise-Darth-Vader/dp/0439681324
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Whoa, there's an audiobook of Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader which sounds awesome. Character actors and sound effects.
While I agree that most of the EU books are poorly written, I would make a few exceptions. These are ones I've read and can personally vouch for:
Deceived is optional, but Dark Lord is where you really see Anakin embrace and become Vader. Darth Bane is a cool series to see how the Sith turned from being many to just Master and apprentice.
I'm currently reading Darth Plagueis but haven't finished, so I can't comment yet. But it's also supposed to be one of the greats, and also essential to understanding the movies from what I've read.
Shatterpoint, Traitor, and Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover also seem to get rave reviews here on Reddit. I've gotten about halfway through RotS, and what I can say is that it explains things much better than the film did.