Now, all I need is Son of The Slob. Aron Beauregard. if (isRetina) { Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. It tries to shock and fails. If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. , Independently published (18 November 2020), Language 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. Try again. It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. I really enjoyed the detail and lack of restriction in Beauregard's writing, and I was wondering, for those of you who've possibly read "The Slob", or are fans of Beauregard's work yourself, what are other books, or other authors worth checking out? googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. This is awful. Also, dont eat while reading it. she came off pretentious and her relationship with her husband seemed a little bit token. Tender is the Flesh: TikTok Made Me Buy It! Read something decent. }, The Slob. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("grsession", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); Vera employs the same tone of voice to describe the horrors within his home: Figuring out what was connected to what was hardly as simple as the childrens song so many of us knew by heart. (LogOut/ Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder, and sickening horror brought forth bythe Slob. a[a9] = { I finished a few shorter stories that Ive been working on and had another arm-wrestling practice. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. }); Take a look at Arons Year in Books. if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { This is a place to discuss horror literature. page: {requestId: "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", meaningful: "interactive"} Change). Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. Vera, Vera, Vera, if only you had turned back and headed home, instead of chasing an extra 40 dollars.!! If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. I had been recommended this book on TikTok and as an avid horror reader felt I owed it a check out. Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. A.async = !0; It started off okay. Exclusively against women - apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. pubID: '3211', adServer: 'googletag', bidTimeout: 4e3, params: { aps_privacy: '1YN' } I cant imagine what the narrator went through reading this. I will never get those images out of my head. It was very gruesome at parts and definitely not for the faint of heart. 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. This book review was written prior to this website transitioning to AI-written reviews by Buddy the BookBot. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Paperback. I just finished reading Aron Beauregards The Slob, and I gotta say this is one of the most vile and disgusting books Ive ever read. . window.csa("Events")("setEntity", { A = p.createElement(s); Veras newfound cleanliness obsession leads her to take up a job as a door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesperson, which proves very profitable until she arrives at the house of The Slob. This is extreme horror at its finest. Features some unique gross out content and a satisfying end. 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 You can imagine where it goes from there. The author nailed it! It was a short read but didn't feel too short. Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2022. Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. But then again, there isnt much outside of the extreme horror scenes. Dont. It's really just bad. if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) At first we experience her own destruction, and then he moves onto her roommate who is similarly subjected. 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. Thanks for reading! Her plans do not always go as intended, thereby adding still more twists to a plot which, on paper, sounds so simple. var e = document.createElement("script"); e.src = "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mrkPcyPwL.js"; document.head.appendChild(e); var ue_mid = "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1"; He has a ton of books! Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. It is clear that the author writes only for the personal pleasure of extreme, revolting horror. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. This book contains graphic content. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's, Get started by signing in with your Amazon account. If you want disgusting, depraved murder fantasies, then I cant argue that this is the book for you. 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. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. What could have been mere padding becomes a narrative that takes pains to set Vera up as the polar opposite of the uber-slovenly villain, with particular emphasis on her preoccupation with cleanliness. Beauregard provides all the innards of a daring venture that pushes . //]]> Dont wanna embarrass myself up on the stage! She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan from there. I want to read Tender is the Flesh too but Im gonna stay on the Aaron Beauregard train since theyre cheap and good lol. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; Not exactly a groundbreaking concept for an extreme horror story; even the title recalls Rex Millers seminal 1987 splatterpunk novel Slob. I started out not liking the main character. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. The vile, repulsiveness contained in a mere 128 pages is staggering. } Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I would definitely read more of his books, I love gore and that's exactly what you get! Wow! After pursuing careers (which ultimately failed) in music, film-making, and full-time drug use, he eventually circled back to his bloody bread and butter: writing highly disturbing and bizarre material that tends to explore the human potential for evil. The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. } The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. Raped by the dead at the will of the living., I felt it enter me like a slimy nightcrawler squirming around.. function q(c, r) { https://www.amazon.com/Slob-Aron-Beauregard-ebook/dp/B08NT3DXSC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=slob+by+aaron&qid=1624494013&s=books&sr=1-1, Horror Bookworm Spotlights JohnBaltisberger, American Cannibal edited by RebeccaRowland, Zombie Cheerleaders On LSD by PeterCaffrey, Tales To Make You Vomit: Savage Headhunters by J. ManfredWeichsel, Ooze: Little Bursts Of Body Horror edited by Ruth AnnaEvans, The Insatiable Hunger Of Trees by SamanthaEaton, We All Fall Before The Harvest by C.M. Listener discretion is advised. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. "Events.Namespace": "csa", (LogOut/ Horror author, mother, and animal lover. 'The Slob' is not extreme horror, it's extreme violence. also, there's a part where he describes something impossible. [CDATA[ } catch (err) { Get help and learn more about the design. The stuff this guy comes up with is just amazing and terrible and I'm begging some of you guys to read them so we can discuss! The book starts off slow then packs a punch like a motherfucker, leaving scenes in your brain that require immediate eye bleach. Still, The Slobs plot shows good enough construction for it to survive the occasional misstep. But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. Change). } HOWEVER, the writing of the perfect storm is really well done, I was blindsided with the gross stuff after that. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. (Good book though, don't get me wrong. 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. , To quote the book, No one knows how the seemingly minor choices they make will come to affect them. When Vera becomes a salesman herself, she has no idea of the danger shes put herself into. Aron's story is well written, well paced, lives it to the extreme banner but has good character development and plot structure, unlike so many other extreme works. [CDATA[ I thoroughly enjoyed it and with it being my first Aron Beauregard read, I'm definitely a fan. 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. i just didn't expect it to go in that direction at all. Has anyone else read these? Not even from a plot point of view, just in terms of writing. I went onto Amazon. //= 2; // retina display I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. It is not full-on bizarro, but one can see the elements of that subgenre in this story. : She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. I just want my money back. 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. (function () { } I am usually disgusted by the stomach turning intricate details and analogies, and I feel like I immediately need a shower after finishing a chapter. At the end she is more worried about "pleasing her man" than the fact that she has been brutalized over and over. When the slob said "Time for desert?" View more posts. This is one book you dont want to miss. function isShowingBuyableFeatures() { The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. } What I loved most about this book is that it was completely character driven. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if youre a hardcore horror fan, this is the book for you. 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. }()); Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. The physical horror the protagonist goes through is beyond description in this review. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. I saw the same tiktok and immediately was drawn to The Slob cause all I could think was how bad could it REALLY be? I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. (LogOut/ All of these experiences led to a raft of psychological issues as an adult, but none grave enough to prevent Vera from finding love. Very well said! I read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. I feel nothing for it. This was my first Splatterpunk book but definitely wont be my last! The long, the shortits all here. [CDATA[ editors should have cut it out. "ObfuscatedMarketplaceId": "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1" Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. Yes! The story takes a while to get going: discounting the in medias res opening chapter, protagonist Vera Harlow does not wind up in the clutches of The Slob until more than a third of the way through the slim volume. I read it before bed and I just laid there for so long thinking about the "desert" scene. Barbaric and filthy disgusting. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. I started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. q("f", arguments) She was now essentially just a pile of chunks and sections. The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). gads.src = (useSSL ? Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computerno Kindle device required. Yes, there is such a thing. It's disgusting and will make you cringe and wrinkle your nose and upper lip as if you were constantly saying "ewwwww.". If this doesn't become a cult classic I'll eat one of 'The Slobs' home cooked meals. Add to basket. function getCookieWithoutJQuery(name) { The Slob has received critical praise and as a result has been nominated for the 2021 Splatterpunk Awards! Definitely worth five stars. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I feel like I've been chugging the liquid at the bottom of a city garbage truck on a summer day. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". //]]> googletag.pubads().disableInitialLoad(); If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. You will love yellow, more indepth and a little bit of a longer read. There is like a 10 minuet description of "The Slob" in the seen that take about 5 seconds in real time. googletag.enableServices(); Link below. Please try again later. But wasn't. What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. I did really enjoy it.) }); Hard to see the good in this book when its riddled with sexism, fatphobia, and ableism. }); It is so good and if you want to be disturbed while secretly loving it, check it out. (LogOut/ } : Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. I low key love it though. disgusting, gory and definitely gross. }("apstag", window, document, "script", "//c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js"); 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. 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. It is easy to see why Aron Beauregard is rising in popularity as an Extreme Horror author. . Finding out she is pregnant, she takes on a job as a vacuum door to door salesman. I expected something terrible to happen to her pregnancy but DAMN. We learn that this trait began during her childhood when she visited a friend and realised the squalor of her own home (There were places they could sit in their house Piles of clothing that would never be worn didnt comprise whole rooms No dead or dying mice emitting shrill cries of agony, twitching in insensitive traps); her troubled upbringing, sharing a family with a war-traumatised father and a sister with untreated bipolar disorder (We were just entering the 70s and mental health and its myriad of deficiencies were still mostly a mystery); the personal trauma of cleaning up the aftermath of her sisters gunshot suicide (I felt queasy looking at the mashup of tissue strewn about; there was even still one of Lisas eyeballs surrounded by meaty slop and wedged inside the partially cracked heating vent). Not gonna lie the start of this book had me all motivated to clean my house which was great. This book is a work of FICTION, its not reality, please dont confuse the two. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("author", [19170844]); She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. This is definitely not for the faint hearted.. very graphic details! Aron Beauregard. It should be mandatory reading for every vacuum cleaner saleswoman. I've read Laymon, Lee, Ketchum and Jon AthanBeauregard may be my new fav.. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2022. This is probably the most disturbing novella Ive read in a long time. The Slob is not extreme horror, its extreme violence. 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.