Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. window.Mobvious = {}; I am usually disgusted by the stomach turning intricate details and analogies, and I feel like I immediately need a shower after finishing a chapter. And Im sure youre a stand up guy who loves to read stories about women being assaulted and tortured. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. But such a pat summary does little justice to just how engagingly twisted this book is. 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? You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. 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. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. A.src = t; "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". Also, dont eat while reading it. Even Twilight would be better than this. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. //]]> This is not a book very it's sounds good to say I highly enjoyed it but it's definitely a five star read. 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. var cookies = document.cookie.split('; '); 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. trigger warning rape, canabalism, extreme violence, blood, gore. stylesheet.rel = "stylesheet"; googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); A = p.createElement(s); (LogOut/ I went onto Amazon. Cancel anytime. })(); I started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_images-9e9093f0cfddba8c2b1e815375d976a3.css"; Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. But perhaps seeing a psychiatrist is also a good idea. What I loved most about this book is that it was completely character driven. 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. It is so good and if you want to be disturbed while secretly loving it, check it out. I was pulled into the realism at first and then let go by the Forced Reach to be over Obscene. }; won't be reading or listening to any other stories by the author. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if youre a hardcore horror fan, this is the book for you. googletag.enableServices(); Thats all I have for today. ASIN 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. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. 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. It started off okay. g.parentNode.insertBefore(A, g) 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 just finished reading Aron Beauregards The Slob, and I gotta say this is one of the most vile and disgusting books Ive ever read. 18 Nov 2020. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The reviews I saw had people saying it made them throw up and I thought, theres just no way.. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. A revolting masterpiece. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and sickening horror brought forth by The Slob. If you like your horror on the extreme side, then this book will punch you in the gutt and leave you winded for hours. You are very welcome. , Independently published (18 November 2020), Language It's just over the top gore. 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. $14.95/month after 30 days. }, A must-read for splatter fans! A convenience shop owner and his wife go through a terrible event which leads to the most gruesome knargly revenge story ever. if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { 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. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. 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. (LogOut/ The female protagonist has a really bad case of "female written by a man". . 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. ! 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. var isRetina = window.devicePixelRatio >= 2; // retina display You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. var sourcesToHideBuyFeatures = ["ebfg_gr", "ebfg_fb", "ebfg_fbm", "ebfg_tw", page: {requestId: "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", meaningful: "interactive"} window.Mobvious.device_type = 'mobile'; Now, all I need is Son of The Slob. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. So why do I do this to myself? 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. Beauregard provides all the innards of a daring venture that pushes . Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now. 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. (LogOut/ There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. [CDATA[ 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. Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2022. Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. Horror author, mother, and animal lover. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; Bizarro Horror fans will enjoy the reach, and Extreme Horror fans will enjoy Arons dedication to a quality level of relevant brutality and gore. 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. session: { id: "858-7666235-7728273" }, A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. I needn't have worried though. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. At first we experience her own destruction, and then he moves onto her roommate who is similarly subjected. 28 Jul 2021. var cookie = cookies[i]; 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). Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. I was a little worried as often when books are over-hyped, those are the ones I tend to not enjoy. No reason or story behind it really.Sooo many questions left unanswered.It had potential to be really good. I just really hated The Slob. For those you who enjoy this genre, you will like it. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. } Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. : This book reminded me of the Wrong Turn movie series because of the meat grinder thingy. 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. I will never get those images out of my head. I read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Id be lying if I said I didnt enjoy every sick moment of this depraved tale. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. Try again. 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. big yikes. The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. Hey man its Aron, thanks for checking out the books and creating the post, I really appreciate you. But Aron Beauregard is a brilliant writer and The Slob will give you nightmares for weeks! Yellow is alot better though in my opinion. 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. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. If this doesn't become a cult classic I'll eat one of 'The Slobs' home cooked meals. holy shit he is". googletag.pubads().setTargeting("surface", "mw"); Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Wow wee! !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}(); 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. Not even from a plot point of view, just in terms of writing. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Thanks for reading! Reader discretion is advised. Audiobook. I see this authors name everywhere I go now so knew it was time I tried him out. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. (LogOut/ Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); Her ordeal soon becomes gruelling to read the fact that she is pregnant at the time of her capture leads to the most harrowing sequences and her quirky wit feeds into the pathos. [CDATA[ 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. 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. The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". //
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