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. Just finished Aron Beauregard's "The Slob", Scan this QR code to download the app now. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. (LogOut/ 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. Keep them coming, Aron!! Paperback . If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! } else { 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. Conquering this sub-genre of horror fiction, Aron Beauregard has officially succeeded in putting the "splat" in splatterpunk. Read it in January this year but I just got book two. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. Why did you think you'd get different results this time? ), (spoilers and discussion of graphic content). . It made zero sense with the rest of the plot of the book. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is basically a full length award winning gross-out entry. 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. There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. Link below. Like it's somehow not bad enough that the main character is raped multiple times, she has to be thrown up on during the assault. 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. The Slob is not extreme horror, its extreme violence. 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. Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now! If you want disgusting, depraved murder fantasies, then I cant argue that this is the book for you. In an effort to generate some income for her and her disabled husband Daniel just prior to the birth of their first child, she takes aim at the booming door to door sales business of the late 80s. Rather than make light of the situation, Veras sense of humour serves to increase the readers empathy. 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. While the rape scenes were horrific, they were alsoover the top? A must-read for splatter fans! Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews. I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. Pace. a pretty fun and crazy read overall. Language: English. I think this might be my favorite Aron Beauregard ", 195808 members Determined to coax out the bright side of her child that she sees an occasional glimpse of, Vera strives for normalcy. He seems to really enjoy that part. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. }); Thats all I have for today. For this reason and none other, I dragged myself through it and tried to suspend belief, hold in my stomach contents, and resist the urge to set fire to the book. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Take a look at Arons Year in Books. KyleeLuvv 1 yr. ago Thank you for the concern, but that was in fact not me. Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? But such a pat summary does little justice to just how engagingly twisted this book is. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. What even is my life right now? He just wanted his Bessie to feel pleasure. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. I cant believe this is socially expectable just because its horror. Id rather watch Saw on repeat for 7 days then ever fully read another book from him. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. 0 items . And I sincerely doubt Ill be reading anything else like, Childrens Book Review: Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-El, ARC Audiobook Review: French Holiday by Sarah Ready, Childrens Book Review: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Vera Harlow is a survivor. Extreme fiction is one of those areas a lot of people write in these days but so few do it well. This has a lot of creepypasta vibes, but is very different at the same time. The Slob This book is extremely brutal and there are so many trigger warnings. Should be banned and burned. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. They are able to edit and improve the Goodreads catalog, and have made it one of the better catalogs online. I am like 99% certain you posted this exact same "does anyone have a pirated version of The Slob " thread a week or two ago on a different account, and basically everyone on the subreddit told you to fuck off. Barbaric and filthy disgusting. His features and habits are stomach-churning, vividly familiar, and becoming more disturbing by the day. . He wanted it so bad that he needed to see it with his own eyes. 20 likes. I wish I had come across this review before reading. 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. Hey, guys. This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. I had high expectations going into this book that it would disgust and offend. For tips on being a librarian, check out the [DOWNLOAD [PDF]> The Slob by Aron Beauregard. Almost like it's just sitting dormant, filling a needle that is already poking into our veins. This book absolutely is not for everyone. Wow! Ive decided that Im not about gore for gores sake. $j("#connectPrompt").show(); I dont believe in trigger warnings, but if any book needs one, its The Slob! If the walls could talk, they probably wouldnt. 146 Pages. Mr. Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. Vera's son is the product of utter depravity. I picked up Son of the Slob, flopped down on the bed, and was halfway though it before I knew it! Its just confusing!! He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. This book reminded me of the Wrong Turn movie series because of the meat grinder thingy. Son of The Slob Aron Beauregard. shelved 39,601 times Showing 30 distinct works. 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". Plot- or character-driven? Im not a big gore fan; normally it doesnt bother me and Im not really drawn to the sub genre. We should stop thinking its acceptable to put this type of media out there without censorship. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. 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. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. I kept praying hed choke on a hairball but I guess thats just a cat thing. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. It did provide backstory to how Vera ended up where she did, and why she was so obsessed with cleaning. The book starts off slow then packs a punch like a motherfucker, leaving scenes in your brain that require immediate eye bleach. After a chance encounter led to her being held captive in a disgusting house of horrors, she fought tooth and nail to escape the clutches of a man known only as The Slob. When she meets him, we are given a graphic physical description: he has teeth that reminded me of a bumblebee because they were mostly yellow and black; his stomach protrudes beneath his belt in both directions, taking both the over and under like a bet that didnt make sense; his shirt bears armpit stains that stretched so far out that it felt like there was a possibility that they might get to meet someday; and the hairs on his head are clinging together by a self-generated hair gel that used his own ingredients as a secret formula. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into . But will the faint light shes chasing shine through the darkness or will she be left cleaning up another gruesome mess? 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. Aron Beauregard. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. 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. His features and habits are stomach-churning, vividly familiar, and becoming more disturbing by the day. It brings it all. I cant recommend this one enough! The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. Having said that, the big reveal as to "why" this was happening was so bizarre that it made me put the book down for a minute to make a "WTF?" I just really hated The Slob. One day she notices a house way back from the street. I absolutely LUV the horror genre, the bloodier & gorier the better. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. All of these experiences led to a raft of psychological issues as an adult, but none grave enough to prevent Vera from finding love. 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. 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. 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. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. 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. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. I feel bad for future generation who have access to this book. After a chance encounter led to her being held captive in a disgusting house of horrors, she fought tooth and nail to escape the clutches of a man known only as The Slob. I needn't have worried though. 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. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. 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. The Slob by Aron Beauregard I've not read this author before, I happened upon his book while looking at another, I'm glad I did. During the course of the story Vera meets a second captive, Sandra, whose dialogue is curiously indistinguishable from Veras first-person narration. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. 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. (LogOut/ Im even considering reading the sequel. I knew it would be gross, and that I'd feel like I needed a shower afterwards. Moods. I have heard a clip of this Authors other work. Your email address will not be published. This story centers around the dangers of the internet age. I didnt expect an evocative, impactful, wrenching tale that mirrors how society treats people who are different, but Aron Beauregard has evolved int an author who will break your heart while turning your stomach. It was nasty. This book absolutely is not for everyone. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. In an effort to generate some income for her and her disabled husband Daniel just prior to the birth of their first child, she takes aim at the booming door to door sales business of the late 80s. The vile, repulsiveness contained in a mere 128 pages is staggering. Synopsis. Her child is aborted in a way that I cant even describe here. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. "Full review available at The Mort Report: "Another awesome book by Aron. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT I feel like I've been chugging the liquid at the bottom of a city garbage truck on a summer day. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Author: Aron Beauregard Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. Your email address will not be published. Thanks! Also, dont eat while reading it. Another scene she gets raped with a piece of meat and then forced to eat it? The novella maintains its tone of dry wit even after Veras ordeal in the lair of The Slob has begun. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. Read something decent. Format: Paperback. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. His protagonist is a female vacuum saleswoman who throughout only seems to care only about her attractiveness to her husband (after being horrifically violated she returns to her partner only to reveal her biggest concern just a few weeks later her intimacy issues: Ever since I was repeatedly raped and assaulted by The Slob, I could never find my mood again.I wonder why the fuck not.). The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Aron Beauregard books online. Hard to believe, I know. "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". I did really enjoy it.) You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can try to at least wash it., The nastiness that was my childhood was something I would always be trying to clean up., Coming back wasnt what I needed to worry about, it was coming out., Evil had materialized and sought me out., I was being violated with someone elses remains. TW: for sexual assault, torture, abortion, extreme violence, homophobia, murder, misogyny and pretty much everything-fucking-else, if Im honest. I will never get those images out of my head. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? You can read this before The Slob PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. Your email address will not be published. The sequel to Aron Beauregards Splatterpunk Award-Nominated work of depravity, The Slob, will bring you back to the forefront of filth and carnage with a new, unique, and terrifying trajectory. 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. SYNOPSIS: Vera Harlow is a survivor. 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. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. Aron Beauregard is one of the hardest working artists I know and is rapidly slithering his way into becoming the King of splatter. It had parts that were disgusting, had rape, depravity, and told with clean languge. Let us know whats wrong with this preview of. (LogOut/ 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. This book is a work of FICTION, its not reality, please dont confuse the two. The indo-dump was the main character's entire life, from childhood to when she was an adult. The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. Son of The Slob. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. ), What follows wasdeeply disturbing, but also so over-the-top that it made me laugh in places. Privacy Policy. Wedding Day Massacre. 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. Faced with the prospect of her unborn baby falling victim to The Slob, she has mental images of staging a birthday party or bicycle-riding lesson for a pile of mangled fetal tissue. Or more feminine? If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! this was absolutely cuckooooooo. 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. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. 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. And I sincerely doubt Ill be reading anything else like The Slob series. Ha ha yeah I guess so Jon. 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. Horror author Aron Beauregard welcomes you into his world of depravity. Browse his catalog of fully illustrated Splatterpunk horror books and. However, has it stuck in my brain. By that logic anyone who enjoys horror of any kind could be considered disturbed. I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. 220 Pages. 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. . This man should be charged with distributing CP at this point. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. Vera's son is the product of utter depravity. The indo-dump was the main character's entire life, from childhood to when she was an adult. Activities include combining editions, fixing book and author typos, adding book covers and discussing policies. I tried to make it through this one as well. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. dark 99% tense 72% challenging 30% sad 19% emotional 9% funny 2% mysterious 2% adventurous 1%. Get help and learn more about the design. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially . $j("#facebookRegPrompt").hide(); 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, Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes by JeffStrand, Warrior Soul & Other Stories by J. ManfredWeichsel, Horror Bookworm Reviews Contributes ToGodless. This is one of those things. The idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. Definitely worth five stars. I recommend The Slob to anyone who relishes the extreme horror genre. 42 books based on 9 votes: Dead Inside by Chandler Morrison, The Slob by Aron Beauregard, Woom by Duncan Ralston, Billy Silver by Daniel J. Volpe, Mother. Theres no proof of age required to download or read this book, andthere fucking should be. Vera is a woman with determination and grit, who struggles to escape her troubled youth. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. 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. But Ill give it to Beauregard, this book made me genuinely uncomfortable. 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. Then he forced me to watch him boil my scalp and hair. 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. Skip to main content. Web The Slob Has A Premise That Can Be Summarised In A Single Succinct Line: 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. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. img.scaleToMaxWidth(385); I can't wait to read more of his books. I expected a gruesome and graphic story, and I got it. 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. After a chance encounter led to her being held captive in a disgusting house of horrors, she fought tooth and nail to escape the clutches of a man known only as The Slob. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. 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. The Slob Aron Beauregard. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! It brings dark imagery that will haunt you forever. It did provide backstory to how Vera ended up where she did, and why she was so obsessed with cleaning. It's waiting for the perfect moment for the plunger to be pushed., Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. A feast for the depraved! It wont end well. Im still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. (Then I felt bad for laughing. She was now essentially just a pile of chunks and sections. (LogOut/ WARNING:This book contains graphic content. Error rating book. Librarian Manual Aron Beauregards writing is incredibly, mind-numbingly, tearing-your-hair-out-to-feel-something-ly boring. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and uncleansable horror brought forth by The Slob. The idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. Go look at internet cats instead. Synopsis via Goodreads: Justin is an out of work actor who turns to porn as a means to pay the bills. The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. I think this book was pushing it, even for me! His ability to create flawed and realistic characters and wonderful dialogue really put him at the top of the pack. (He's only ever called The Slob, no actual name is given. In an effort to generate some income for her and her disabled husband Daniel just prior to the birth of their first child, she takes aim at the booming door to door sales business of the late 80s.

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