Status Updates From What Can't Be Hidden: A Novel

I'll be honest, the story feels very heavy handed and there is so much telling instead of showing. I really want to like this book because I met the author and heard his heart for it and was excited to see it come alive. However, I can't get into any of it or care about the characters. There's not a whole lot of development, just explaining and narration. I'll try again after a break.