Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. I would definitely read more of his books, I love gore and that's exactly what you get! At first we experience her own destruction, and then he moves onto her roommate who is similarly subjected. Reader discretion is advised. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? Cookie Notice This one comes up in my horror circles so often that I keep thinking hmm maybe I should read it just so I can say I did. Thank you for helping me reign that curiosity in lol. Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); Very well said! Nothing is particularly well written. } 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. Which was your favorite of the two? Good so far but have to wait till Friday to buy it haha so I'm def going to reread yellow cuz it is just amazing and too much to take in in one readthrough. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any 'feminine' qualities. There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. And then it wasn't.Wasn't really horror or thrilling. His writing is dark and without boundaries and, as a result, he's won the Splatterpunk Award once after garnering 3 total nominations. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. window.csa("Events")("setEntity", { 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. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. Should you read it? [CDATA[ 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. 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. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. But only if you want to feel uncomfortable and digusted the whole time!!! Yes! (LogOut/ function(a9, a, p, s, t, A, g) { It is clear that the author writes only for the personal pleasure of extreme, revolting horror. I just really hated The Slob. I read it as fast as I could to reach the conclusion, rooting for the captured heroine. this was absolutely cuckooooooo. Change). 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. Absolutely the worst thing Ive ever heard in my entire life. for(var i=0; iSlob by Aron Beauregard You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. The ending didn't end on a huge cliffhanger but I'm intruiged to see what the next one have in store. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. Thats all I have for today. If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Not gonna lie the start of this book had me all motivated to clean my house which was great. 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. won't be reading or listening to any other stories by the author. I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. return null; It's just over the top gore. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("resource", "author_19170844"); (function() { This is definitely not for the faint hearted.. very graphic details! I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder, and sickening horror brought forth bythe Slob. i just didn't expect it to go in that direction at all. If this doesn't become a cult classic I'll eat one of 'The Slobs' home cooked meals. }, They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("signedin", "false"); Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. It was a short read but didn't feel too short. var ue_sn = "www.goodreads.com"; I finished a few shorter stories that Ive been working on and had another arm-wrestling practice. is a genius. The gore in American Psycho is worse. but as the story progressed I found myself rooting for her and her survival. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. But wasn't. Slob is the nastiest but yellow is a close second for sure and is just amazing! The author is talented with their words, which can be more rare for this genre. I read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. 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. I am in..I'm 100% firmly in the Aron Beauregard fan club.. The long, the shortits all here. Has anyone else read these? This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. completely homophobic and racist. return false; This is one book you dont want to miss. , Paperback } var isRetina = window.devicePixelRatio >= 2; // retina display Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. The Slob is a cautionary tale and plays out like some sort of deranged Americana folklore. try { 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. Cancel anytime. if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) I low key love it though. var url; 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. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and sickening horror brought forth by The Slob. } All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. [CDATA[ Id be lying if I said I didnt enjoy every sick moment of this depraved tale. This is a place to discuss horror literature. (LogOut/ 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. It was about a teenager who couldn't score the. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("gr_author", "false"); Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? "Try the new candy" and "Die Tommy" kind of have some helpful information before going into "Scary Bastard" was a wild read! This book review was written prior to this website transitioning to AI-written reviews by Buddy the BookBot. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. 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. I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. I saw the very same Tik Tok and immediately picked The Slob since he didnt recommend it haha. The Slob Paperback - 18 November 2020 by Aron Beauregard (Author) 1,571 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $5.58 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback $18.42 1 Used from $22.45 4 New from $18.42 SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT. window.Mobvious = {}; var source = getCookieWithoutJQuery("source"); 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. No. With seemingly thousands of people looking for the most extreme in extreme horror, he is a people pleaser. Hey man its Aron, thanks for checking out the books and creating the post, I really appreciate you. 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. I kept praying hed choke on a hairball but I guess thats just a cat thing. The author nailed it! Get fucking dirty and read The Slob. if (window.csa) { The Slob by Aron Beauregard (2021 Splatterpunk Awards) Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022, (WARNING: This review contains MAJOR spoilers. 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. I see this authors name everywhere I go now so knew it was time I tried him out. This is awful. The author managed to exceed my expectations. 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. From suburban life to utter hell, this was one story that I couldnt put down as I struggled to keep up with the trauma the protagonist is forced to endure. 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. a[a9]._Q.push([c, r]) Raped by the dead at the will of the living., I felt it enter me like a slimy nightcrawler squirming around.. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Gave it 4 because I thought it was too short and the ending was too abrupt. } catch (err) { 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. Cancel anytime. Same, that was my first splatterpunk book too! I want to read Tender is the Flesh too but Im gonna stay on the Aaron Beauregard train since theyre cheap and good lol. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. Loved it! var cookies = document.cookie.split('; '); , ISBN-13 Just when I thought it couldnt get worse, the author somehow managed to throw in homophobia and racism in the final 10 pages! Im curious as youre deep into horror circles what would your best recommendations be for my reading list? The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. It is easy to see why Aron Beauregard is rising in popularity as an Extreme Horror author. Barbaric and filthy disgusting. pubID: '3211', adServer: 'googletag', bidTimeout: 4e3, params: { aps_privacy: '1YN' } Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). session: { id: "858-7666235-7728273" }, Within the first chapter or two I was already disappointed. It is not full-on bizarro, but one can see the elements of that subgenre in this story. (LogOut/ I feel like I've been chugging the liquid at the bottom of a city garbage truck on a summer day. Maybe Dr. Guyver could prescribe me something to stop the dreams. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. which is disappointing since the horror scenes were written great. This review is the opinions of Kirstie, the human. The Slob is a despicable character, dripping gore from head to foot. Don't even bother. Book Review: The Slob - eblunsford.com 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. I expected something terrible to happen to her pregnancy but DAMN. I wish I had come across this review before reading. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The snarky observation, credible when presented in Veras internal monologue, becomes hard to swallow when actually spoken by a character who has been horribly mutilated and now fears for their life: After he took the top off, she pointed to her raw skull, he had me sit down. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_images-9e9093f0cfddba8c2b1e815375d976a3.css"; A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. I started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. I didnt see the warnings but wish I had. I could not put this book aside. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. This is not a book very it's sounds good to say I highly enjoyed it but it's definitely a five star read. 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. Hey, guys. (function () { The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. Would I read it again? 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. }); The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. The Slob has received critical praise and as a result has been nominated for the 2021 Splatterpunk Awards! I definitely gagged, but the ending made no sense. actually surprised me towards the end, when i found out the why behind it all. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. A revolting masterpiece. This book is extremely brutal and there are so many trigger warnings. It started off okay. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). One day she notices a house way back from the street. 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. googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); Just messed up, but not even in a good way. if (a[a9]) return; Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. Just finished Aron Beauregard's "The Slob" - reddit Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! //]]> 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. This book is a great example of that. Thanks for reading! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. var cookiePair = cookie.split('='); The Slob is the most disgusting thing I've ever read. A well written book that is worth a read. The Slob by Aron Beauregard brings forth an unpleasant reality of intimate violation and torment. Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app. 18 Nov 2020. : 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. Change). 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. Yes its 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. 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. Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. }); Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Until next time -E.B. 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Aron Beauregard. Click here to purchase your copy of THE SLOB! I guess weve all got our things, but I know which Id rather be . Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. Which was your favorite of the two? editors should have cut it out. 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. Its also hideously misogynistic, as well as homophobic, but if you at least skim-read the review above youd know that. return true; 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. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. ! Beauregard is a superb story teller. Explore range of Books, DVDs, Toys & Collectibles while supplies last. (LogOut/ 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. Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! 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. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially . There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. I cant imagine what the narrator went through reading this. Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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 ". } Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. He goes out of his way to let you know he appreciates you supporting him and that goes a long way for me! (LogOut/ Learn more. (LogOut/ You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Paperback. A must-read for splatter fans! Everything else in the book is simply filler from one torture scene to the next. This was my first Splatterpunk book but definitely wont be my last! The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. The Slob is for Extreme Horror fans. If you like your horror on the extreme side, then this book will punch you in the gutt and leave you winded for hours. Some of the guys think Im ready for my first tournament, but Im not sure Im ready yet. After a long hiatus of not reading due to some stressors in my personal life, I finally picked up a book ("Tender is the Flesh" by Augustina Bazterrica) and started reading again. U want the nasty details? Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. var e = document.createElement("script"); e.src = "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mrkPcyPwL.js"; document.head.appendChild(e);
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