Tell, Don't Show? AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO CARES

After finishing Deep Space Nine and marveling at the story (not that my progress on the reviews in any way reflects that), I heard from fairladyz2005 about the "relaunch" books that continue the story. Since they were on Kobo Store I figured hey, why not. I bought Twist of Faith, which collects several of the DS9 continuation novels including Avatar books 1 and 2 and Demons of Air and Darkness.

I am on Chapter 13 of 20 in the first book of Avatar, so I'd say I'm a bit more than halfway through. The story and characterization are good, but the writing is irritating me so much it's impeding my ability to continue.

( Am I the only one who's bothered? )