The Pensive Pejorative

Prose, fiction, criticism

By Adam Pearson

· Launched 2 years ago

"Obsession" is a Middlebrow Fable for the Romantically Tepid

A sort of film review.

May 29•Adam Pearson

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The Relatable Novel and Its Discontents

With thoughts on Beatriz Serrano's Discontent, Faulkner, Celine, and more

Apr 1•Adam Pearson

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City Of Infinite Becoming: A Second Report On The Substack Literary Scene In New York

Parties and Afterparties

Feb 4•Adam Pearson

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Fresh Fruit for Rotting Counterculture

On Michael Mohr's "The Crew"

Oct 20, 2025•Adam Pearson

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To Jump Into The River An' Drown

On "Sometimes A Great Notion"

Sep 7, 2025•Adam Pearson

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If I Should Return To Society: A Report On The Substack Literary Scene In New York

A travelogue of readings and book launches

Jun 5, 2025•Adam Pearson

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Ross Barkan's "Glass Century" and Some Thoughts On The New Romantic Movement

There’s a sense of heightened stakes when the most influential people on literary Substack release their most hyped novels a month apart.

Apr 22, 2025•Adam Pearson

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