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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022, (WARNING: This review contains MAJOR spoilers. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_images-9e9093f0cfddba8c2b1e815375d976a3.css"; I could not put this book aside. Aron Beauregard (Author of The Slob) - Goodreads Change). It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. A feast for the depraved! throw new Error("could not load device-specific stylesheet : " + err.message); 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. This book is a great example of that. What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I definitely gagged, but the ending made no sense. Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. (LogOut/ 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. Please try again later. $14.95/month after 30 days. Get yours today. "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". //]]> This book contains graphic content. It should be mandatory reading for every vacuum cleaner saleswoman. won't be reading or listening to any other stories by the author. Vera grew up in a filthy household. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Try again. Horror author, mother, and animal lover. Nothing is particularly well written. q("i", arguments) var cookiePair = cookie.split('='); Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Rather than make light of the situation, Veras sense of humour serves to increase the readers empathy. Within the first chapter or two I was already disappointed. But only if you want to feel uncomfortable and digusted the whole time!!! But Aron Beauregard is a brilliant writer and The Slob will give you nightmares for weeks! Reader discretion is advised. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. 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. Son of The Slob. function q(c, r) { window.Mobvious.device_type = 'mobile'; At the end she is more worried about "pleasing her man" than the fact that she has been brutalized over and over. Yellow was my favorite of the two so far on my Beauregard journey. 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. Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. 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 started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. It was about a teenager who couldn't score the. Beauregard is a superb story teller. I was pulled into the realism at first and then let go by the Forced Reach to be over Obscene. If you're a fan of splatter plunk and extreme horror, this is a MUST READ! trigger warning rape, canabalism, extreme violence, blood, gore. a pretty fun and crazy read overall. The Slob is a despicable character, dripping gore from head to foot. You know, people go to psychiatrists for far less extreme reasons. Just when I thought it couldnt get worse, the author somehow managed to throw in homophobia and racism in the final 10 pages! 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. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("sid", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); Change). There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. } var cookies = document.cookie.split('; '); Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. Until next time -E.B. The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. Definitely worth five stars. 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. Loved it! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? No reason or story behind it really.Sooo many questions left unanswered.It had potential to be really good. stylesheet.rel = "stylesheet"; 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. I, wholeheartedly, don't think I could ever forget this scene as the detail it was described with made me feel as though I was a third party to the room it was happening in. big yikes. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! (LogOut/ function isShowingBuyableFeatures() { 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. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. session: { id: "858-7666235-7728273" }, url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; imagine Rob Zombie on steroids. 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. Aron Beauregard, The Slob and Yellow : r/horrorlit - reddit Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. editors should have cut it out. 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. Which was your favorite of the two? For more information, please see our I read this book with a grin like the Cheshire cats. "Events.Namespace": "csa", All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. 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. The Slob by Aron Beauregard brings forth an unpleasant reality of intimate violation and torment. Take a look at Arons Year in Books. Have you enjoyed Ed Lee, Wrath James White, Kristopher Triana or any of the other Splatterpunk greats? I started out not liking the main character. stylesheet.href = url; 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. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("signedin", "false"); There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. var isRetina = window.devicePixelRatio >= 2; // retina display 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. Listener discretion is advised. (LogOut/ It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. 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. 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The Slob : Beauregard, Aron: Amazon.com.au: Books I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. 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 Facebook account. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. 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 still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! Aron Beauregards writing is incredibly, mind-numbingly, tearing-your-hair-out-to-feel-something-ly boring. node.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node); This book is a work of FICTION, its not reality, please dont confuse the two. (my favorite). So why do I do this to myself? If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020. 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. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("grsession", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); I had been recommended this book on TikTok and as an avid horror reader felt I owed it a check out. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. I hope he sees it! var gads = document.createElement("script"); The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. googletag.cmd.push(function() { This is extreme horror at its finest. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? Yellow is alot better though in my opinion. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. Hey man its Aron, thanks for checking out the books and creating the post, I really appreciate you. A convenience shop owner and his wife go through a terrible event which leads to the most gruesome knargly revenge story ever. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. Just finished Aron Beauregard's "The Slob" - reddit Many thanks to the author for letting me share these quotes and images from the book! 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. Dont. Paperback. // Kipper Recipes Jamie Oliver, Youth Basketball Tournaments In Pa 2021, Obituaries Albany, Ny Times Union Newspaper, Prepaid Digital Solutions Combine Cards, Totie Fields Daughter, Articles T