I would definitely read more of his books, I love gore and that's exactly what you get! The Slob is about a women who is pregnant and becomes a door to door vaccumn salesperson to make some extra cash. One day she notices a house way back from the street. The Slob by Aron Beauregard brings forth an unpleasant reality of intimate violation and torment. Click here to purchase your copy of THE SLOB! HOWEVER, the writing of the perfect storm is really well done, I was blindsided with the gross stuff after that. Paperback. return false; And then it wasn't.Wasn't really horror or thrilling. if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) 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. Link below. function getCookieWithoutJQuery(name) { var ue_furl = "fls-na.amazon.com"; Slob by Aron Beauregard Horror author, mother, and animal lover. The Slob is the most disgusting thing I've ever read. apstag.init({ var ue_t0=window.ue_t0||+new Date(); she came off pretentious and her relationship with her husband seemed a little bit token. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. It tries to shock and fails. Has anyone else read these? There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. Very well said! They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. I had some laugh out loud moments where I probably wasn't supposed to. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). Son of The Slob: Beauregard, Aron: 9798529468494: Amazon.com: Books Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He seems to really enjoy that part. The novella maintains its tone of dry wit even after Veras ordeal in the lair of The Slob has begun. The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. then the last chapter happened. This is a place to discuss horror literature. big yikes. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Change). But perhaps seeing a psychiatrist is also a good idea. Son of The Slob. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. Dirty Heads: A novella of cosmic coming-of-age horror. Add to basket . page: {requestId: "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", meaningful: "interactive"} She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. A convenience shop owner and his wife go through a terrible event which leads to the most gruesome knargly revenge story ever. Visit www.eblunsford.com for more info. "ObfuscatedMarketplaceId": "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1" } } But such a pat summary does little justice to just how engagingly twisted this book is. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 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. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and sickening horror brought forth by The Slob. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. There is like a 10 minuet description of "The Slob" in the seen that take about 5 seconds in real time. Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. The chapters leading up to this point are put to good use, however. The Slob is a cautionary tale and plays out like some sort of deranged Americana folklore. It's really just bad. Has anyone else read these? It's when the book hits its 45-50% marker that things get nasty. Change). Also, dont eat while reading it. , The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. 1 title per month from Audibles entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! stylesheet.href = url; Im still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. Many thanks to the author for letting me share these quotes and images from the book! Ha ha yeah I guess so Jon. a pretty fun and crazy read overall. It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. A feast for the depraved! Try again. _Q: [] I saw the very same Tik Tok and immediately picked The Slob since he didnt recommend it haha. Which was your favorite of the two? I've read Laymon, Lee, Ketchum and Jon AthanBeauregard may be my new fav.. What I loved most about this book is that it was completely character driven. 2019, 2020, 2021 Aron Beauregard (P)2022 Aron Beauregard, Unabridged The author nailed it! Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. 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. trigger warning rape, canabalism, extreme violence, blood, gore. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. : Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder, and sickening horror brought forth bythe Slob. [CDATA[ Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computerno Kindle device required. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. 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. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. A well written book that is worth a read. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. Beauregard provides all the innards of a daring venture that pushes . : Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. The long, the shortits all here. It was very gruesome at parts and definitely not for the faint of heart. I cant recommend this one enough! He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. After living in a filthy home for most of her early life, Vera becomes an obsessive neat freak. A must-read for splatter fans! 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. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; This book is extremely brutal and there are so many trigger warnings. Not even from a plot point of view, just in terms of writing. 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. It is easy to see why Aron Beauregard is rising in popularity as an Extreme Horror author. : The author managed to exceed my expectations. } 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. (function() { } Get help and learn more about the design. googletag.pubads().disableInitialLoad(); I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. Something went wrong. var source = getCookieWithoutJQuery("source"); 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. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? 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". Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? 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. : I skim over his writing style because theres so much else to focus on, but oh god. Press J to jump to the feed. Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? Please try again later. Hes honestly my favorite author as of late and he seems like such a cool guy as well! This is probably the most disturbing novella Ive read in a long time. 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. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. }); Your life will be better without wasting the time. actually surprised me towards the end, when i found out the why behind it all. 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 He has a ton of books! For more information, please see our I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(true); I low key love it though. window.csa("Events")("setEntity", { Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. I read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. Dont wanna embarrass myself up on the stage! It's just over the top gore. The Slob | Bibliophilia Templum In summary, this book was absolutely brutal. Cookie Notice You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Until next time -E.B. for(var i=0; iThe Slob by Aron Beauregard - Audiobook - Audible.com Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. var gptAdSlots = gptAdSlots || []; The Slob by Aron Beauregard | Goodreads 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. Classic extreme horror. if (isRetina) { (function () { 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 #1 The Slob Aron Beauregard 3.47 3,134 ratings768 reviews SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT. Then he forced me to watch him boil my scalp and hair. Unable to add item to Wish List. 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. Going to give Yellow a shot and Scary Bastard. There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. [CDATA[ Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Brutal to the core, The Slob will test even the most ardent lover of extreme horrors stamina and tolerance. //Books by Aron Beauregard | Book Depository Her child is aborted in a way that I cant even describe here. 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. Aron Beauregard, The Slob and Yellow : r/horrorlit - reddit The physical horror the protagonist goes through is beyond description in this review. But still, 10/10 A.B. 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. 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. Hey man its Aron, thanks for checking out the books and creating the post, I really appreciate you. I can't wait to read more of his books. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. It is so good and if you want to be disturbed while secretly loving it, check it out. 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. Change). 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. 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. I just really hated The Slob. var gads = document.createElement("script"); What did I just read? This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. Bizarro Horror fans will enjoy the reach, and Extreme Horror fans will enjoy Arons dedication to a quality level of relevant brutality and gore. It started off okay. You will love yellow, more indepth and a little bit of a longer read. She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan from there. but as the story progressed I found myself rooting for her and her survival. (LogOut/ We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. // page settings Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. Loved it! stylesheet.type = "text/css"; Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. I read The Slob and Tender is the Flesh because of the same tiktok guy. Also no. (LogOut/ gross, foul and disgusting. [CDATA[ function isShowingBuyableFeatures() { if (window.ue && window.ue.tag) { window.ue.tag('author:show:signed_out', ue.main_scope);window.ue.tag('author:show:signed_out:mobileWeb', ue.main_scope); } 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. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. 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