Definitely worth five stars. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. big yikes. var url; also, there's a part where he describes something impossible. She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Which was your favorite of the two? Capturing and disposing of young women for his own pleasure and an undisclosed reason, he meets his match in personal hell. One of the worst books I've ever read. Until next time -E.B. 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. The novella maintains its tone of dry wit even after Veras ordeal in the lair of The Slob has begun. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Book review: The Slob by AronBeauregard, Definitely dont click on this button to buy it. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. I, wholeheartedly, don't think I could ever forget this scene as the detail it was described with made me feel as though I was a third party to the room it was happening in. Many thanks to the author for letting me share these quotes and images from the book! $14.95/month after 30 days. I was so shocked and disgusted by this book that I knew I had to review it (to warn people off), but its not fair to the author to do that without reading the whole work. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. var cookiePair = cookie.split('='); setDisplayBids: function() {}, Bizarro Horror fans will enjoy the reach, and Extreme Horror fans will enjoy Arons dedication to a quality level of relevant brutality and gore. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. 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? 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. Amazon recommended it to me based on reading Tender is the Flesh and Things Have Been Worse Since We Last Spoke; neither of which come close to how graphic this work is and I went in completely unprepared. Please try again. 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. 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. US$17.81. I will never get those images out of my head. It was a short read but didn't feel too short. The narration was brilliant, the story itself is not fit the faint hearted. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and sickening horror brought forth by The Slob. function(a9, a, p, s, t, A, g) { Thanks! The author managed to exceed my expectations. I could not put this book aside. 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. Definitely going to read his other works. window.Mobvious.device_type = 'mobile'; If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". Also, dont eat while reading it. Reader discretion is advised. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. I see this authors name everywhere I go now so knew it was time I tried him out. , ISBN-13 Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. US$15.47. The Slob. Hard to see the good in this book when its riddled with sexism, fatphobia, and ableism. Thats all I have for today. g.parentNode.insertBefore(A, g) } else { The Slob is a cautionary tale and plays out like some sort of deranged Americana folklore. 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. I saw a tik tok of a popular guy talking about the most disturbing books he has read and The Slob was in there. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2021. At the end she is more worried about "pleasing her man" than the fact that she has been brutalized over and over. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. a[a9] = { 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. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The reviews I saw had people saying it made them throw up and I thought, theres just no way.. I just want my money back. which is disappointing since the horror scenes were written great. (LogOut/ . A convenience shop owner and his wife go through a terrible event which leads to the most gruesome knargly revenge story ever. You know, people go to psychiatrists for far less extreme reasons. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("gr_author", "false"); If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. session: { id: "858-7666235-7728273" }, 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. Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("surface", "mw"); Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. I needn't have worried though. Has anyone else read these? Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? I will never get those images out of my head. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computerno Kindle device required. The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially for such a brutal, gruesome, gory, mind-wrecking Extreme Horror tale. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022, (WARNING: This review contains MAJOR spoilers. This is one book you dont want to miss. }, Dont. Ive read quite a lot of disturbing novels in my time, and very few can compare to Aron Beauregards work in terms of cliched, low-quality writing. The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. I am in..I'm 100% firmly in the Aron Beauregard fan club.. }); document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. With seemingly thousands of people looking for the most extreme in extreme horror, he is a people pleaser. I had been recommended this book on TikTok and as an avid horror reader felt I owed it a check out. After living in a filthy home for most of her early life, Vera becomes an obsessive neat freak. 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. "Events.Namespace": "csa", By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's, Get started by signing in with your Amazon account. There's nothing that makes me truly disturbed in horror beyond my distaste of foot and finger injuries, and when the animal in a horror meets their demise, but Beauregard managed to keep me wincing throughout the second half of this book. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. Raped by the dead at the will of the living., I felt it enter me like a slimy nightcrawler squirming around.. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Slob is the nastiest but yellow is a close second for sure and is just amazing! The Slob by Aron Beauregard - Audiobook - Audible.com } It is not full-on bizarro, but one can see the elements of that subgenre in this story. Its also hideously misogynistic, as well as homophobic, but if you at least skim-read the review above youd know that. The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. Still, The Slobs plot shows good enough construction for it to survive the occasional misstep. Plausible concepts are a huge plus, but psychological horror in any setting is fantastic. Extreme horror authors - Listen Up! (LogOut/ in Central Falls , The United States. Warning: This book contains graphic content. For those you are easily offended or upset.steer clear. 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. Hey man its Aron, thanks for checking out the books and creating the post, I really appreciate you. The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. return null; What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. Theres no proof of age required to download or read this book, andthere fucking should be. (LogOut/ For more information, please see our 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. Hey, guys. For any of you who feels the violence and depravity is the most important part of the story, you need to read this book to learn about character development - because when the reader cares for the protagonist, they can FEEL the bad things happening. The Slob. editors should have cut it out. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. U want the nasty details? Slob by Aron Beauregard "ebfg_email", "ebfg_sms"]; url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; And then it wasn't.Wasn't really horror or thrilling. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. This is probably the most disturbing novella Ive read in a long time. throw new Error("could not load device-specific stylesheet : " + err.message); This was my first Splatterpunk book but definitely wont be my last! this was absolutely cuckooooooo. I expected something terrible to happen to her pregnancy but DAMN. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. I follow his social media so I will use it to post updates on his new releases and discussions and stuff. , Independently published (18 November 2020), Language }); The torso and limbs had been divided up like pizza in a first-grade math problem. Thanks. Forest. The Slob : Beauregard, Aron: Amazon.com.au: Books Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! I did really enjoy it.) Born I know this book has became a big thing on social media but I honestly don't recommend not for the fact that it is as before mentioned overly gory but because its just a bad book. page: {requestId: "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", meaningful: "interactive"} i just didn't expect it to go in that direction at all. I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). Cancel anytime. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. Exclusively against women - apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. Get yours today. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". (LogOut/ Press J to jump to the feed. I skim over his writing style because theres so much else to focus on, but oh god. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("grsession", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); Everything else in the book is simply filler from one torture scene to the next. Audiobook. 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. 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. After pursuing careers (which ultimately failed) in music, filmmaking, 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 imagery that Bazterrica wrote with such detail had me wanting something new to read with just as much detail during gruesome scenes, or even more detail than what was needed. Change). Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. 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. And Im sure youre a stand up guy who loves to read stories about women being assaulted and tortured. : Listener discretion is advised. I didnt see the warnings but wish I had. What did I just read? I would definitely read more of his books, I love gore and that's exactly what you get! Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. gads.src = (useSSL ? 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. 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 ". pretty good story line if this is your type of thing. : }; So why do I do this to myself? Please try again. But still, 10/10 A.B. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Id be lying if I said I didnt enjoy every sick moment of this depraved tale. Should you read it? Unable to add item to Wish List. Horror author, mother, and animal lover. Book Review: The Slob - eblunsford.com googletag.pubads().setTargeting("signedin", "false"); (LogOut/ So I checked that out first and instead of checking out tender is the flesh I went on a Beauregard adventure of filfth, I keep seeing those tiktoks too, Im really liking this small trend of splatter punk recommendations Ive stumbled upon. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially . The Slob is a despicable character, dripping gore from head to foot. 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. } Dont wanna embarrass myself up on the stage! Rather than make light of the situation, Veras sense of humour serves to increase the readers empathy. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. The Slob #1 The Slob Aron Beauregard 3.47 3,134 ratings768 reviews SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT. I was a little worried as often when books are over-hyped, those are the ones I tend to not enjoy. I started out not liking the main character. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. }); They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. This is not a book very it's sounds good to say I highly enjoyed it but it's definitely a five star read. Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. googletag.enableServices(); 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. The Slob was a "nice" quick read, definitely not a book to read before bed! I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. 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! (Good book though, don't get me wrong. 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. //]]>. if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) a[a9]._Q.push([c, r]) var ue_furl = "fls-na.amazon.com"; Wow everyone, I just finished these two books by Aron Beauregard and let me tell you, if you want to be disturbed And utterly disgusted, these two are Amazing quick reads. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. var stylesheet = document.createElement("link"); He also contributes to the Evil Examined Podcast where he explores the most strange and horrifying events in the history of humanity with his lady and friends. Since most of what was happening was absurd and some situations were nearly comical because they could never occur, this wasn't even remotely frightening. Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020. Nothing is particularly well written. Add to basket . googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; In summary, this book was absolutely brutal. "Try the new candy" and "Die Tommy" kind of have some helpful information before going into "Scary Bastard" was a wild read! with a cool curve ball at the end. Yes! I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. 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! Have you enjoyed Ed Lee, Wrath James White, Kristopher Triana or any of the other Splatterpunk greats? 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. //]]> Don't even bother. The reviews on his listing read like snuff site comments:Heck, this is as disturbing as it gets; At times I was shocked at what I was reading and didnt think anyone would ever go this far in a book; Degradation, humiliation, endless violence and revulsion on a grand scale, all the way to the bitter sweet ending.That said, I imagine that there are some extreme horror novels that are well written and this is anything but. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. 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. q("f", arguments) Change). I just really hated The Slob. It tries to shock and fails. 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. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any 'feminine' qualities. is a genius. q("i", arguments) I guess weve all got our things, but I know which Id rather be . I read The Slob and Tender is the Flesh because of the same tiktok guy. pubID: '3211', adServer: 'googletag', bidTimeout: 4e3, params: { aps_privacy: '1YN' } [CDATA[ Wow! Her ordeal soon becomes gruelling to read the fact that she is pregnant at the time of her capture leads to the most harrowing sequences and her quirky wit feeds into the pathos. 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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).