Amazingly well written, no holes barred, theme park ride from hell..A story born from one of the best authors in the business! 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. 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. 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. pubID: '3211', adServer: 'googletag', bidTimeout: 4e3, params: { aps_privacy: '1YN' } Change). The stuff this guy comes up with is just amazing and terrible and I'm begging some of you guys to read them so we can discuss! 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. }); 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. HOWEVER, the writing of the perfect storm is really well done, I was blindsided with the gross stuff after that. It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. Aron Beauregard. "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". Has anyone else read these? } Thanks. The Slob | Bibliophilia Templum Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. 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. return cookiePair[1]; Rather than make light of the situation, Veras sense of humour serves to increase the readers empathy. But then again, there isnt much outside of the extreme horror scenes. 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. 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. Barbaric and filthy disgusting. I read it before bed and I just laid there for so long thinking about the "desert" scene. Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. CONTAINS SPOILERS. init: function() { There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. 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. var ue_sid = "858-7666235-7728273"; Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now. 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. I finally did it. Until next time -E.B. Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("surface", "mw"); Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. 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 and Yellow are my two favorites as well! Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. Please try again. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. gads.type = "text/javascript"; she came off pretentious and her relationship with her husband seemed a little bit token. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. And then it wasn't.Wasn't really horror or thrilling. And Im sure youre a stand up guy who loves to read stories about women being assaulted and tortured. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; The bar has been set. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! in Central Falls , The United States. 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. , Publisher var gptAdSlots = gptAdSlots || []; Aron Beauregard, The Slob and Yellow : r/horrorlit - reddit 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. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". Classic extreme horror. function(a9, a, p, s, t, A, g) { But only if you want to feel uncomfortable and digusted the whole time!!! I had high expectations going into this book that it would disgust and offend. 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. //Book review: 'The Slob' by Aron Beauregard (LogOut/ Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if youre a hardcore horror fan, this is the book for you. This is probably the most disturbing novella Ive read in a long time. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This is a place to discuss horror literature. This book review was written prior to this website transitioning to AI-written reviews by Buddy the BookBot. Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. 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. Honestly I wouldn't bother. //]]> Just when I thought it couldnt get worse, the author somehow managed to throw in homophobia and racism in the final 10 pages! Stine, Harold S, Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. is a genius. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! }); Hey, guys. 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. I saw the very same Tik Tok and immediately picked The Slob since he didnt recommend it haha. Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. }; Like his new book Son of the Slob will be coming out at the end of this month! The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. Please try again later. The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. A convenience shop owner and his wife go through a terrible event which leads to the most gruesome knargly revenge story ever. I'm currently reading "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo, and I was already suggested "The Troop" (because of a particular scene involving a turtle) by Nick Cutter, but I'd love a couple more suggestions. The long, the shortits all here. Youre still thinking of buying it right now? . A.async = !0; The author is talented with their words, which can be more rare for this genre. A well written book that is worth a read. I read The Slob and Tender is the Flesh because of the same tiktok guy. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. var cookiePair = cookie.split('='); 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. For those you are easily offended or upset.steer clear. This is awful. Absolutely the worst thing Ive ever heard in my entire life. 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. var sourcesToHideBuyFeatures = ["ebfg_gr", "ebfg_fb", "ebfg_fbm", "ebfg_tw", if (isRetina) { It was very gruesome at parts and definitely not for the faint of heart. Reader discretion is advised. The Slob was a "nice" quick read, definitely not a book to read before bed! 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. !function(){function n(n,t){var r=i(n);return t&&(r=r("instance",t)),r}var r=[],c=0,i=function(t){return function(){var n=c++;return r.push([t,[].slice.call(arguments,0),n,{time:Date.now()}]),i(n)}};n._s=r,this.csa=n}(); 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. var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; 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. //Slob by Aron Beauregard Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I feel nothing for it. It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. Beauregard provides all the innards of a daring venture that pushes . Horror author, mother, and animal lover. 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. But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. googletag.enableServices(); googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; Something went wrong with your request. 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. This book is extremely brutal and there are so many trigger warnings. window.Mobvious.device_type = 'mobile'; But such a pat summary does little justice to just how engagingly twisted this book is. All of these experiences led to a raft of psychological issues as an adult, but none grave enough to prevent Vera from finding love. Read something decent. If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. A must-read for splatter fans! // 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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2021. The Slob by Aron Beauregard | Goodreads This book is a work of FICTION, its not reality, please dont confuse the two. (LogOut/ Thanks! (LogOut/ var isRetina = window.devicePixelRatio >= 2; // retina display I was immediately sucked into the world this author created. (LogOut/ Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Visit www.eblunsford.com for more info. }, : if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { // If this doesn't become a cult classic I'll eat one of 'The Slobs' home cooked meals. Change). _Q: [] Books by Aron Beauregard | Book Depository 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. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Has anyone else read these? trigger warning rape, canabalism, extreme violence, blood, gore. 28 Jul 2021. 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. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. But wasn't. 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. It's been a while since I've rooted so hard for a herione to make it as with these kind of reads you need to expect the unexpected and even for that to be twisted in two. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. (LogOut/ The author makes you care about the characters before he puts them through hell. ASIN Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.