I used to find "well-written" prose impressive but the more I write myself, the more my perceptions have evolved. Now I find conspicuously "well-written" texts

I used to find "well-written" prose impressive but the more I write myself, the more my perceptions have evolved. Now I find conspicuously "well-written" texts anywhere from tiresome to frustrating. I now most enjoy writing that's clear, concise and insightful. Although it's not prose, Paul Graham's essays are shining examples of clarity that are a pleasure to read. That doesn't mean fiction needs to be devoid of poetic spark, just that when done well, the reader shouldn't often notice it. Much like cinematography, and sound design in film, the mechanics of vocabulary and phraseology should contribute to telling the story without being the center of attention.