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. The female protagonist has a really bad case of "female written by a man". The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. var gptAdSlots = gptAdSlots || []; The author makes you care about the characters before he puts them through hell. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. Classic extreme horror. It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. Her plans do not always go as intended, thereby adding still more twists to a plot which, on paper, sounds so simple. 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. "Events.Namespace": "csa", function getCookieWithoutJQuery(name) { }); 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. What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. 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. Very well said! Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Even Twilight would be better than this. The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. Yes! And then it wasn't.Wasn't really horror or thrilling. Dont. Cancel anytime. Reader discretion is advised. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. You are very welcome. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. (LogOut/ Extreme fiction is one of those areas a lot of people write in these days but so few do it well. I hope everyone had a good weekend. It's when the book hits its 45-50% marker that things get nasty.I, as well as a lot of you in here, I'm sure, don't really wince at horror anymore. "The Slob" starts off crazy slow, but that's all good and dandy as we're using this time to get invested in our protagonist. The Slob. throw new Error("could not load device-specific stylesheet : " + err.message); I read this book with a grin like the Cheshire cats. q("i", arguments) Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. , a pretty fun and crazy read overall. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. I had some laugh out loud moments where I probably wasn't supposed to. if (window.csa) { then the last chapter happened. Brutal to the core, The Slob will test even the most ardent lover of extreme horrors stamina and tolerance. The bar has been set. 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 chapters leading up to this point are put to good use, however. The entire plot is her entering the house of The Slob, and then being tortured, brutalised, humiliated, and sexually assaulted in the most horrific ways. (Good book though, don't get me wrong. Well, I guess I am fascinated by and enjoy the imagination put into creating such monstrosities and seeing just how far someone can go--like what putrid and horrifying scenarios havent been done yet or what scenarios or storylines havent gone far enough. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and sickening horror brought forth by The Slob. They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. 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. 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. Definitely worth five stars. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Cancel anytime. It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? this was absolutely cuckooooooo. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I saw a tik tok of a popular guy talking about the most disturbing books he has read and The Slob was in there. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); L is for Lycans (featuring my short story Harzie Pulls the Trigger), I is for Internet (featuring my short story Hackergirl), The Bumper Book of British Bizarro (featuring my short story House of Joy). The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. I had been recommended this book on TikTok and as an avid horror reader felt I owed it a check out. try { At the end she is more worried about "pleasing her man" than the fact that she has been brutalized over and over. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. if (a[a9]) return; Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The Slob #1 The Slob Aron Beauregard 3.47 3,134 ratings768 reviews SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("sid", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); Going to give Yellow a shot and Scary Bastard. "Events.SushiEndpoint": "https://unagi.amazon.com/1/events/com.amazon.csm.csa.prod", This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. Pretty sure I would get banned if I started explaining everything in detail that happens , Can someone please tell me where I can read it for free I cant find it anywhere , Save $4 and get it from Amazon or Google books. The Slob by Aron Beauregard brings forth an unpleasant reality of intimate violation and torment. The reviews I saw had people saying it made them throw up and I thought, theres just no way.. The Slob is about a women who is pregnant and becomes a door to door vaccumn salesperson to make some extra cash. A.async = !0; 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. Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. Surrounded by little more than the corpses of her captors other victims, Vera must become a final girl reincarnation of MacGuyver to survive, utilising the gruesome implements at her disposal to escape from The Slob. (LogOut/ I read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. , Paperback window.csa("Events")("setEntity", { Extreme violence towards women and gay men. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. 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. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. var ue_t0=window.ue_t0||+new Date(); I skim over his writing style because theres so much else to focus on, but oh god. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2022. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. Youre still thinking of buying it right now? Still, The Slobs plot shows good enough construction for it to survive the occasional misstep. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. won't be reading or listening to any other stories by the author. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. Click here to purchase your copy of THE SLOB! Plausible concepts are a huge plus, but psychological horror in any setting is fantastic. Some of the guys think Im ready for my first tournament, but Im not sure Im ready yet. Listener discretion is advised. 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". This is extreme horror at its finest. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; 'The Slob' is not extreme horror, it's extreme violence. , Publisher The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. HOWEVER, the writing of the perfect storm is really well done, I was blindsided with the gross stuff after that. Explore range of Books, DVDs, Toys & Collectibles while supplies last. 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. a[a9]._Q.push([c, r]) I finished a few shorter stories that Ive been working on and had another arm-wrestling practice. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! Theres no proof of age required to download or read this book, andthere fucking should be. Or if he couldnt stop them, maybe he could at least find a way to pacify them. But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. A revolting masterpiece. Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. Until next time -E.B. 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. I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's, Get started by signing in with your Amazon account. Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2022. Beauregard provides all the innards of a daring venture that pushes . Now, all I need is Son of The Slob. // page settings 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(true); This is a place to discuss horror literature. g = p.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. Barbaric and filthy disgusting. Unable to add item to Wish List. I regret it. The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. Stine, Harold S, Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. 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. This is one book you dont want to miss. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. , Dimensions For more information, please see our Vera grew up in a filthy household. Has anyone else read these? But only if you want to feel uncomfortable and digusted the whole time!!! Don't even bother. holy shit he is". I greatly enjoy Aaron Beauregard's intelligent style, his character development and his build-up of plot and extreme actions. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("author", [19170844]); If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. 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. 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. I can't wait to read more of his books. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any 'feminine' qualities. The physical horror the protagonist goes through is beyond description in this review. Raped by the dead at the will of the living., I felt it enter me like a slimy nightcrawler squirming around.. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. var url; What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. He seems to really enjoy that part. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. }()); Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. gross, foul and disgusting. I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. } (LogOut/ This book isnt for me, extreme horror really isnt my thing but to suggest readers of this book need psychiatric help is narrow minded and reductive. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). In summary, this book was absolutely brutal. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. A well written book that is worth a read. window.Mobvious.device_type = 'mobile'; Yes, there is such a thing. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. A feast for the depraved! Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. Forest. completely homophobic and racist. _Q: [] I cant put it down. 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. Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app. var googletag = googletag || {}; 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? : url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. There is like a 10 minuet description of "The Slob" in the seen that take about 5 seconds in real time. 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. The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. Bizarro Horror fans will enjoy the reach, and Extreme Horror fans will enjoy Arons dedication to a quality level of relevant brutality and gore. I bought it and Im over halfway through with it. Like his new book Son of the Slob will be coming out at the end of this month! 2019, 2020, 2021 Aron Beauregard (P)2022 Aron Beauregard, Unabridged This book contains graphic content. I did really enjoy it.) Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? return cookiePair[1]; 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. } This is awful. I saw the same tiktok and immediately was drawn to The Slob cause all I could think was how bad could it REALLY be? googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. gads.type = "text/javascript"; Has anyone else read these? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. This is probably the most disturbing novella Ive read in a long time. It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. The Slob By: Aron Beauregard Narrated by: Lila Kerry Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins 4.1 (202 ratings) Try for $0.00 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. googletag.cmd.push(function() { And Im sure youre a stand up guy who loves to read stories about women being assaulted and tortured. I thoroughly enjoyed it and with it being my first Aron Beauregard read, I'm definitely a fan. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. During the course of the story Vera meets a second captive, Sandra, whose dialogue is curiously indistinguishable from Veras first-person narration. 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. Son of The Slob. (LogOut/ We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". Just messed up, but not even in a good way. I hope he sees it! Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020. ), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2022. If you want disgusting, depraved murder fantasies, then I cant argue that this is the book for you. Dirty Heads: A novella of cosmic coming-of-age horror. I wish I had come across this review before reading. She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan from there. 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. To get the latest updates about upcoming releases, signed books and merchandise, film news, his horror podcasts, and so much more, visit his website: To subscribe to his free newsletter, join the AB Horror Maggot Mailing List at: Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Horror author, mother, and animal lover. (LogOut/ After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). Take a look at Arons Year in Books. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Definitely going to read his other works. 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 is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". You got me sold on Beauregard, but imma go with Yellow, I like a good revenge story and I dont think I can really handle a splatter punk about a pregnant woman, Yes go for it, I'm about to reread it, I have a sample of one of his books that is a bunch of short stories. Should you read it? I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. gads.src = (useSSL ? Paperback. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_images-9e9093f0cfddba8c2b1e815375d976a3.css"; $14.95/month after 30 days. This book is a work of FICTION, its not reality, please dont confuse the two. The Slob. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. var source = getCookieWithoutJQuery("source"); (LogOut/ } //]]> if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially for such a brutal, gruesome, gory, mind-wrecking Extreme Horror tale. for(var i=0; i James Johnson Obituary Virginia,
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