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Synopsis
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader is a novel set in the non-canonical Star Wars Legends continuity, written by James Luceno, that was published by Del Rey on November 22, 2005. Dark Lord takes place in the immediate aftermath of the events in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and focuses on Darth Vader and his rise to power in the newly inaugurated Galactic Empire.
Is Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Violence consistent with Star Wars films—lightsaber combat, battles, and deaths are on-page but not graphically detailed. Focuses on Vader's psychological transformation and moral compromises as he serves the Empire.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of Star Wars will love exploring Darth Vader's early days serving the Empire and seeing how he becomes the iconic villain.