"Application": "GoodreadsMonolith", 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. setDisplayBids: function() {}, 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. Ha ha yeah I guess so Jon. window.Mobvious.device_type = 'mobile'; Not exactly a groundbreaking concept for an extreme horror story; even the title recalls Rex Millers seminal 1987 splatterpunk novel Slob. Plausible concepts are a huge plus, but psychological horror in any setting is fantastic. 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. The book starts off slow then packs a punch like a motherfucker, leaving scenes in your brain that require immediate eye bleach. stylesheet.rel = "stylesheet"; Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. } Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. Wow wee! The physical horror the protagonist goes through is beyond description in this review. } (my favorite). 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. Nothing is particularly well written. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. I regret it. It is so good and if you want to be disturbed while secretly loving it, check it out. This review is the opinions of Kirstie, the human. This is extreme horror at its finest. This book contains graphic content. 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. (LogOut/ Im still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. })(); I am in..I'm 100% firmly in the Aron Beauregard fan club.. : 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? "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 chapters leading up to this point are put to good use, however. function getCookieWithoutJQuery(name) { I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. return true; Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Vera grew up in a filthy household. 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. I absolutely adored the illustrations throughout the book they were morbidly beautiful.. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. (LogOut/ He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially for such a brutal, gruesome, gory, mind-wrecking Extreme Horror tale. (function() { For those you who enjoy this genre, you will like it. I didnt see the warnings but wish I had. gads.async = true; }()); This is one book you dont want to miss. Im curious as youre deep into horror circles what would your best recommendations be for my reading list? (LogOut/ Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { 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. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computerno Kindle device required. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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 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. 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. U want the nasty details? Don't even bother. It should be mandatory reading for every vacuum cleaner saleswoman. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. I kept praying hed choke on a hairball but I guess thats just a cat thing. Please try again. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. I read The Slob and Tender is the Flesh because of the same tiktok guy. But then again, there isnt much outside of the extreme horror scenes. Try again. 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. The story does start off strong then half way though it just becomes "how can I make this as pointlessly disgusting as possible with out actually adding to the plot/story". Absolutely the worst thing Ive ever heard in my entire life. Finding out she is pregnant, she takes on a job as a vacuum door to door salesman. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. 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. 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. Slob is the nastiest but yellow is a close second for sure and is just amazing! The gore in American Psycho is worse. 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. The author is talented with their words, which can be more rare for this genre. 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. Barbaric and filthy disgusting. document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(stylesheet); I wish I had come across this review before reading. with a cool curve ball at the end. gads.src = (useSSL ? 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 Slob. (LogOut/ Aron Beauregard is one of the hardest working artists I know and is rapidly slithering his way into becoming the King of splatter. Extreme fiction is one of those areas a lot of people write in these days but so few do it well. // Change). His writing is dark and without boundaries and, as a result, he's won the Splatterpunk Award once after garnering 3 total nominations. also, there's a part where he describes something impossible. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. throw new Error("could not load device-specific stylesheet : " + err.message); (LogOut/ Very well said! The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2022. a[a9] = { 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). They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. (LogOut/ 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. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_images-9e9093f0cfddba8c2b1e815375d976a3.css"; Aron Beauregard, The Slob and Yellow 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. The Slob. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(true); This is not a book very it's sounds good to say I highly enjoyed it but it's definitely a five star read. //]]> I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. One day she notices a house way back from the street. Horror author, mother, and animal lover. I expected something terrible to happen to her pregnancy but DAMN. I skim over his writing style because theres so much else to focus on, but oh god. Youre still thinking of buying it right now? I can't wait to read more of his books. Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. 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. A.src = t; I needn't have worried though. var cookiePair = cookie.split('='); (LogOut/ A must-read for splatter fans! Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. 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. 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. Im glad you and some of the others that commented have enjoyed The Slob and Yellow, great to see some new people discovering the stories , Well it is a very short read, will only take a couple hours if your a fast reader. Cancel anytime. } catch (err) { Also, dont eat while reading it. Which was your favorite of the two? imagine Rob Zombie on steroids. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. Hey, guys. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("surface", "mw"); Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. (LogOut/ The torso and limbs had been divided up like pizza in a first-grade math problem. I want to read Tender is the Flesh too but Im gonna stay on the Aaron Beauregard train since theyre cheap and good lol. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. (LogOut/ A well written book that is worth a read. session: { id: "858-7666235-7728273" }, Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? gross, foul and disgusting. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. and our Very gory with detailed descriptions of murder and assault, just what I was looking for.At 3h and 45 mins I felt it was far too short, there were bits of the story that could have been expanded on (the slobs upbringing, the back story of the gay guys etc) but overall, a good, quick listen. then the last chapter happened. I went onto Amazon. page: {requestId: "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", meaningful: "interactive"} is a genius. Bizarro Horror fans will enjoy the reach, and Extreme Horror fans will enjoy Arons dedication to a quality level of relevant brutality and gore. Unable to add item to Wish List. I guess weve all got our things, but I know which Id rather be . stylesheet.href = url; No. There is like a 10 minuet description of "The Slob" in the seen that take about 5 seconds in real time. Please try again later. 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. } : But perhaps seeing a psychiatrist is also a good idea. I started out not liking the main character. disgusting, gory and definitely gross. US$17.81. The Slob is the most disgusting thing I've ever read. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("gr_author", "false"); Now she is obsessed with cleaning. I had some laugh out loud moments where I probably wasn't supposed to. Tender is the Flesh: TikTok Made Me Buy It! Need to get to the next one soon enough. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. It's just over the top gore. Please try again. It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. } Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. I was immediately sucked into the world this author created. var gads = document.createElement("script"); var url; [CDATA[ Which was your favorite of the two? She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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. I was pulled into the realism at first and then let go by the Forced Reach to be over Obscene. "//securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js"; Definitely going to read his other works. It was a short read but didn't feel too short. Deeply disturbing and a truly horrific read.would I recommend it? This book is a work of FICTION, its not reality, please dont confuse the two. 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. [CDATA[ I enjoyed this book a lot and will be buying the second. Paperback. I knew EXACTLY what was going to happen and just kept thinking "is he actually going to do this? 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. q("f", arguments) The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. I read it as fast as I could to reach the conclusion, rooting for the captured heroine. 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. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. Her child is aborted in a way that I cant even describe here. It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. 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. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! 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. Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app. "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". [CDATA[ 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. I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("author", [19170844]); Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. I did really enjoy it.) It was very gruesome at parts and definitely not for the faint of heart. The author makes you care about the characters before he puts them through hell. Its not an experiment of the form, its not to achieve a single reaction (revulsion), its not clever. Cancel anytime. A = p.createElement(s); The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. (LogOut/ //]]> Visit www.eblunsford.com for more info. Aron Beauregard. But only if you want to feel uncomfortable and digusted the whole time!!! 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. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. } "ebfg_email", "ebfg_sms"]; Its also hideously misogynistic, as well as homophobic, but if you at least skim-read the review above youd know that. Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. Has anyone else read these? 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. Brutal to the core, The Slob will test even the most ardent lover of extreme horrors stamina and tolerance. Link below. 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. I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. The Slob is a despicable character, dripping gore from head to foot. 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. 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. I feel nothing for it. Son of The Slob. : It was about a teenager who couldn't score the. Go look at internet cats instead. Until next time -E.B. Veras newfound cleanliness obsession leads her to take up a job as a door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesperson, which proves very profitable until she arrives at the house of The Slob. var stylesheet = document.createElement("link"); If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. Everything else in the book is simply filler from one torture scene to the next. In summary, this book was absolutely brutal. Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; Stine, Harold S, Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. // For those you are easily offended or upset.steer clear. g = p.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; //= 2; // retina display I saw the very same Tik Tok and immediately picked The Slob since he didnt recommend it haha. _Q: [] She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. Within the first chapter or two I was already disappointed. . if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) 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. var ue_sn = "www.goodreads.com"; This book is a great example of that. Press J to jump to the feed. 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". You are very welcome. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Forest. It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. 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. This is definitely not for the faint hearted.. very graphic details! but as the story progressed I found myself rooting for her and her survival. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. she came off pretentious and her relationship with her husband seemed a little bit token. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Amazingly well written, no holes barred, theme park ride from hell..A story born from one of the best authors in the business! Plane and simple. 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. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever.