Darth Maul - De Schaduwjager (Star Wars)

Understanding the author's connection to the franchise or the universe's lore might shed light on the world-building and character choices in the story.

There was a lot of tension early on, but the story seemed to take a breather mid-way. Was that intentional to build anticipation or a natural part of the plot?

The characters' struggles felt particularly personal here. I wonder if the author aimed to highlight these themes more deeply than usual.