There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder, and sickening horror brought forth bythe Slob. I read it before bed and I just laid there for so long thinking about the "desert" scene. a[a9] = { Hey man its Aron, thanks for checking out the books and creating the post, I really appreciate you. After I finished "Tender is the Flesh", I had a deep urge to read more horror, but something more foul as the book wasn't what it was hyped to be. A childish and cartoonishly homophobic premise festooned in boilerplate writing and the most anatomically incorrect violation of the female reproductive system youll read this side of the Mississippi! But then again, there isnt much outside of the extreme horror scenes. Also no. I bought the book due to it was recommended to me on both Tiktok and YT and after reading it I'm beyond annoyed the book has so many flaws and issues, 1st of all this book had an editor so why on earth does it contain so many spelling errors it reads like a draft as appose to an actual book, the casual undertones of misogyny and the ending is just blatantly homophobic and the casual amounts of ableism thrown in too it feels like what would happen if an edge lord wrote a horror book not to mention lines of cringy dialogue combined with the author's lack of knowledge when it comes to women anatomy made this book an utter waste of money. I just really hated The Slob. Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2023. var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; } In an effort to generate some income for her and her disabled husband Daniel just prior to the birth of their first child, she takes aim at the booming door to door sales business of the late 80s. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. The novella maintains its tone of dry wit even after Veras ordeal in the lair of The Slob has begun. ASIN if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { The Slob by Aron Beauregard | Goodreads One of my favorite aspects of Arons writing style is it has just the right amount of subtle humor and social commentary that doesnt derail the carnage. Deeply disturbing and a truly horrific read.would I recommend it? This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. I had high expectations going into this book that it would disgust and offend. The bar has been set. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. Yellow was my favorite of the two so far on my Beauregard journey. Please try your request again later. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! The story as some great strength in that's is very well written and I got invested in the MC and her life story before the horror parts truly began. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. "ebfg_email", "ebfg_sms"]; It is easy to see why Aron Beauregard is rising in popularity as an Extreme Horror author. //]]> This is my second favorite of the two, this is a very quick read but a couple of scenes are truly the most fu**** up thing I have ever read in my life and I loved every minute of it. Both women have their own dedicated rape scenes, and objectification is taken to the extreme with one womans oral lips being sewn to her lady lips. The amount of effort and time that is spent during these scenes describing everything in intimate detail from The Slobs genitals to the womans injuries shows an obsessive approach to this violence. var sourcesToHideBuyFeatures = ["ebfg_gr", "ebfg_fb", "ebfg_fbm", "ebfg_tw", I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. Thanks for reading! I low key love it though. Thats all I have for today. I had some laugh out loud moments where I probably wasn't supposed to. g.parentNode.insertBefore(A, g) Im still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. Needless to say, his parents were not thrilled by this tale and rather than acknowledging his creative genius suspected he might be a budding serial killer. No reason or story behind it really.Sooo many questions left unanswered.It had potential to be really good. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. You are very welcome. It wont end well. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). At the end she is more worried about "pleasing her man" than the fact that she has been brutalized over and over. , Publisher this was absolutely cuckooooooo. The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. It's just over the top gore. Privacy Policy. Get yours today. An avid supporter of horror art and illustration, Aron has made it his standard to hire illustrators for every book that he puts out himself under his brand AB Horror. Change). Something went wrong with your request. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. I've read Laymon, Lee, Ketchum and Jon AthanBeauregard may be my new fav.. I regret it. Unable to add item to Wish List. I absolutely adored the illustrations throughout the book they were morbidly beautiful.. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Also, if anyone reads his stuff and is interested, I've just created a sub dedicated to him so check it out. completely homophobic and racist. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The Slob. Yes it's extreme, but it's also well written and had me reading well into the late hours of the night to finish it, even though I had to be up early for work in the morning. What did I just read? Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. But only if you want to feel uncomfortable and digusted the whole time!!! } I saw the same tiktok and immediately was drawn to The Slob cause all I could think was how bad could it REALLY be? By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's, Get started by signing in with your Amazon account. window.Mobvious = {}; Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. var gads = document.createElement("script"); Everything else is an afterthought, with so little effort put into the surrounding plot, language or story elements that it reads like two different authors. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! He's been writing horror since the 6th grade when his parents discovered a short story titled "Zombie Child" wedged in the back pocket of his dirty acid-washed jeans. }, : There were multiple descriptors and scenes that made me have to look away from the words because I was getting nauseous, and the ending was the icing on the cake. Book review: 'The Slob' by Aron Beauregard The Slob was a "nice" quick read, definitely not a book to read before bed! Just messed up, but not even in a good way. You will love yellow, more indepth and a little bit of a longer read. , Paperback Click here to purchase your copy of THE SLOB! I also really enjoyed the illustrations throughout the book. All of these experiences led to a raft of psychological issues as an adult, but none grave enough to prevent Vera from finding love. The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. Paperback. for(var i=0; i googletag.pubads().setTargeting("grsession", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); I read it as fast as I could to reach the conclusion, rooting for the captured heroine. Im curious as youre deep into horror circles what would your best recommendations be for my reading list? The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. Even Twilight would be better than this. and our It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. Dont. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Vera grew up in a filthy household. (LogOut/ Then, like a dog with a new treat, he gnawed on the rubbery skin for a while before slurping it down with all my hair like you would spaghetti. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially . I cant put it down. big yikes. They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. Go look at internet cats instead. The Slob is the 4th book of Arons I have read and it definitely maintains the gore drenched hellscape that you have come to love and expect from him. var stylesheet = document.createElement("link"); stylesheet.rel = "stylesheet"; [CDATA[ session: { id: "858-7666235-7728273" }, Change). Take a look at Arons Year in Books. Change). Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. The Slob is not extreme horror, its extreme violence. The Slob. } Bizarro Horror fans will enjoy the reach, and Extreme Horror fans will enjoy Arons dedication to a quality level of relevant brutality and gore. Needless to say, his parents were not thrilled by this tale and rather than acknowledging his creative genius suspected he might be a budding serial killer. (LogOut/ And then it wasn't.Wasn't really horror or thrilling. If you want good writing, and youre a woman who doesnt want to feel the authors hatred for your sex radiating off the page for you as you read give this a wide berth. pretty good story line if this is your type of thing. Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. q("i", arguments) //]]> Halfway through the book though it became clear to me that Id never be going near a vacuum cleaner again. Not gonna lie the start of this book had me all motivated to clean my house which was great. page: {requestId: "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", meaningful: "interactive"} Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2022. Specifically, the part wherein the protagonist refuses to eat, so The Slob ties her up to a bed, rapes her with the meat, forces her to eat it, kills her unborn child, and makes her eat that for dessert. I would definitely read more of his books, I love gore and that's exactly what you get! Classic extreme horror. Now, all I need is Son of The Slob. g = p.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; For this reason and none other, I dragged myself through it and tried to suspend belief, hold in my stomach contents, and resist the urge to set fire to the book. Anything that is plausible is a huge plus in my eyes, as I feel the fear is more validated versus the dread of being stalked by a vampire or some shit like that. This is pretty much an extreme fest that even goes further than what I feel comfortable with, so maybe that is a warning for all those who dont have strong stomachs. var gptAdSlots = gptAdSlots || []; I finished a few shorter stories that Ive been working on and had another arm-wrestling practice. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. editors should have cut it out. window.csa("Config", { Its not an experiment of the form, its not to achieve a single reaction (revulsion), its not clever. If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! Her biography runs into a marriage to paralysed Vietnam veteran Daniel, who she originally courted with sick jokes about cannibalism and strokes; this entire life story is narrated by Vera narrates with lashings of observational humour. Everything else in the book is simply filler from one torture scene to the next. Hes been writing horror since the 6th grade when his parents discovered a short story titled Zombie Child wedged in the back pocket of his dirty acid-washed jeans. Definitely going to read his other works. "Events.Namespace": "csa", The reviews I saw had people saying it made them throw up and I thought, theres just no way.. TL:DR; I've started back reading and due to my enjoyment of Bazterrica's writing in "Tender is the Flesh", it was suggested to me to read "The Slob" by Aron Beauregard. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("resource", "author_19170844"); Hey, guys. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. setDisplayBids: function() {}, She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan from there. She is more worried about how her husband will feel after he sees her and all her mutilation rather than how SHE will get better or that "she must fix or help any man to get him to like me ". var ue_mid = "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1"; There is also a part when a woman with no lips can speak clear is a bell and she has had some horrific injuries but is just totally chill with it and it doesn't even remotely bother her or is in like no apparent pain and neither is the main protagonist at that point either. Press J to jump to the feed. The Slob by Aron Beauregard (2021 Splatterpunk Awards) The Slob has a premise that can be summarised in a single succinct line: a door-to-door saleswoman ends up in the house of a cannibal-rapist-necrophile and must figure out a means of escaping. An avid supporter of horror art and illustration, Aron has made it his standard to hire illustrators for every book that he puts out himself under his brand AB Horror. } HOWEVER, the writing of the perfect storm is really well done, I was blindsided with the gross stuff after that. However one scene in particular almost stopped me from finishing it without spoiling really anything, imo nothing that came after compared to the unspeakable brutality done via dumbbell. stylesheet.href = url; There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. But still, 10/10 A.B. Im sure some people like this hate but it is trash writing Started off good and got to the point of whatever garbage the writer could think of went into the story. (LogOut/ Cookie Notice There is no need to dissect the contents of The Slob, because there are so many gnarly little surprises that I dont want so spoil. function isShowingBuyableFeatures() { Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. if (window.csa) { But Aron Beauregard is a brilliant writer and The Slob will give you nightmares for weeks! (LogOut/ I enjoyed this book a lot and will be buying the second. I know that this is a story and gore for the sake of gore but it was just so god damm unrealistic that at many point I almost gave up because it was just to stupid. Listener discretion is advised. Hello! googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); Amazingly well written, no holes barred, theme park ride from hell..A story born from one of the best authors in the business! Please try again. I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. var url; I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. Stine, Harold S, Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. function(a9, a, p, s, t, A, g) { Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2022. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Should you read it? with a cool curve ball at the end. gads.async = true; Id be lying if I said I didnt enjoy every sick moment of this depraved tale. The Slob has a premise that can be summarised in a single succinct line: a door-to-door saleswoman ends up in the house of a cannibal-rapist-necrophile and must figure out a means of escaping. It was about a teenager who couldn't score the girl of his dreams in life so he decided to kill her and impregnate her corpse. Learn more. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. return null; Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. })(); Rather than make light of the situation, Veras sense of humour serves to increase the readers empathy. [CDATA[ This book reminded me of the Wrong Turn movie series because of the meat grinder thingy. You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can try to at least wash it., The nastiness that was my childhood was something I would always be trying to clean up., Coming back wasnt what I needed to worry about, it was coming out., Evil had materialized and sought me out., I was being violated with someone elses remains. Like his new book Son of the Slob will be coming out at the end of this month! disgusting, gory and definitely gross. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. Outside of that, the last, oh, say 20%-10% of this book was really disappointing as I felt it was extremely rushed in explaining things I felt the reader didn't really care about, all in the name of "no loose ends". The author nailed it! Book Review: The Slob - eblunsford.com Vera, Vera, Vera, if only you had turned back and headed home, instead of chasing an extra 40 dollars.!! Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? "Try the new candy" and "Die Tommy" kind of have some helpful information before going into "Scary Bastard" was a wild read! if(cookiePair[0] === name) { This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". It was about a teenager who couldnt score the girl of his dreams in life so he decided to kill her and impregnate her corpse You can imagine where it goes from there. var ue_sid = "858-7666235-7728273"; //]]> if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) Im glad you and some of the others that commented have enjoyed The Slob and Yellow, great to see some new people discovering the stories , Well it is a very short read, will only take a couple hours if your a fast reader. The Slob : Beauregard, Aron: Amazon.com.au: Books It doesn't matter if you're into Stephen King, Octavia Butler, Jack Ketchum or Shirley Jackson, this is the place to share that love and discuss to your heart's content. By that logic anyone who enjoys horror of any kind could be considered disturbed. (LogOut/ (LogOut/ Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. trigger warning rape, canabalism, extreme violence, blood, gore. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Cancel anytime. Everything seems to be going well for her, the nastiness that was her childhood a distant memory until a door-to-door salesman inadvertently changes her life forever. Having said that, I must admit I was surprised how good the writing is, and if you can stand the horrific descriptions, there is a story somewhere in there. Aron Beauregard, The Slob and Yellow : r/horrorlit - reddit

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