Change). //]]> 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.). 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. Vera, Vera, Vera, if only you had turned back and headed home, instead of chasing an extra 40 dollars.!! A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any 'feminine' qualities. this was absolutely cuckooooooo. 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. Please try again. _Q: [] [CDATA[ window.Mobvious = {}; googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); 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. gads.async = true; The Slob has received critical praise and as a result has been nominated for the 2021 Splatterpunk Awards! During the course of the story Vera meets a second captive, Sandra, whose dialogue is curiously indistinguishable from Veras first-person narration. googletag.cmd.push(function() { Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. Also, dont eat while reading it. 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. When the slob said "Time for desert?" Capturing and disposing of young women for his own pleasure and an undisclosed reason, he meets his match in personal hell. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. By that logic anyone who enjoys horror of any kind could be considered disturbed. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. If you want good writing, and youre a woman who doesnt want to feel the authors hatred for your sex radiating off the page for you as you read give this a wide berth. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. Hard to see the good in this book when its riddled with sexism, fatphobia, and ableism. Add to basket. q("i", arguments) The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. The ending didn't end on a huge cliffhanger but I'm intruiged to see what the next one have in store. $14.95/month after 30 days. 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. Loved it! // I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. 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Within the first chapter or two I was already disappointed. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. 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. 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. 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. It's disgusting and will make you cringe and wrinkle your nose and upper lip as if you were constantly saying "ewwwww.". Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. I just really hated The Slob. 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. function getCookieWithoutJQuery(name) { } There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. 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. , Dimensions (LogOut/ }, I am in..I'm 100% firmly in the Aron Beauregard fan club.. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. 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. A childish and cartoonishly homophobic premise festooned in boilerplate writing and the most anatomically incorrect violation of the female reproductive system youll read this side of the Mississippi! The Slob by Aron Beauregard brings forth an unpleasant reality of intimate violation and torment. She is more worried about how her husband will feel after he sees her and all her mutilation rather than how SHE will get better or that "she must fix or help any man to get him to like me ". I started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially for such a brutal, gruesome, gory, mind-wrecking Extreme Horror tale. I wish I had come across this review before reading. A.src = t; googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); Dont. Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. if (a[a9]) return; This is definitely not for the faint hearted.. very graphic details! // page settings Ha ha yeah I guess so Jon. View more posts. 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. It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. It's really just bad. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Aron Beauregard is one of the hardest working artists I know and is rapidly slithering his way into becoming the King of splatter. It tries to shock and fails. Slob is the nastiest but yellow is a close second for sure and is just amazing! What I loved most about this book is that it was completely character driven. gads.type = "text/javascript"; If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computerno Kindle device required. This is one book you dont want to miss. 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. holy shit he is". If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. Unable to add item to Wish List. Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. A must-read for splatter fans! then the last chapter happened. var url; ! The story as some great strength in that's is very well written and I got invested in the MC and her life story before the horror parts truly began. var node = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; Learn more. Please try your request again later. (LogOut/ Its also hideously misogynistic, as well as homophobic, but if you at least skim-read the review above youd know that. } else { also, there's a part where he describes something impossible. I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. : }); Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Should you read it? Thanks. Gave it 4 because I thought it was too short and the ending was too abrupt. The Slob is not extreme horror, its extreme violence. Raped by the dead at the will of the living., I felt it enter me like a slimy nightcrawler squirming around.. Now she is obsessed with cleaning. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Change). return null; Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. 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. I will never get those images out of my head. (LogOut/ (LogOut/ Id be lying if I said I didnt enjoy every sick moment of this depraved tale. For those you are easily offended or upset.steer clear. The Slob is about a women who is pregnant and becomes a door to door vaccumn salesperson to make some extra cash. fetchBids: function() { cringey womans point of view written by a man who doesnt talk to many women. 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. (LogOut/ } Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. Then he forced me to watch him boil my scalp and hair. (LogOut/ 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. with a cool curve ball at the end. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. With seemingly thousands of people looking for the most extreme in extreme horror, he is a people pleaser. 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. SOME STAINS DONT COME OUT Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. It wont end well. (LogOut/ This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. This book review was written prior to this website transitioning to AI-written reviews by Buddy the BookBot. For more information, please see our US$17.81. if (window.csa) { I saw the very same Tik Tok and immediately picked The Slob since he didnt recommend it haha. I guess weve all got our things, but I know which Id rather be . Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. I just want my money back. var ue_furl = "fls-na.amazon.com"; I definitely gagged, but the ending made no sense. The author makes you care about the characters before he puts them through hell. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. "Try the new candy" and "Die Tommy" kind of have some helpful information before going into "Scary Bastard" was a wild read! Amazingly well written, no holes barred, theme park ride from hell..A story born from one of the best authors in the business! It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. i just didn't expect it to go in that direction at all. Aron Beauregard (Author of The Slob) - Goodreads (LogOut/ A well written book that is worth a read. gross, foul and disgusting. 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. 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. The Slob by Aron Beauregard - Audiobook - Audible.com Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I knew EXACTLY what was going to happen and just kept thinking "is he actually going to do this? Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now. Would I read it again? function isShowingBuyableFeatures() { : We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. 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, Horror Bookworm Spotlights JohnBaltisberger, American Cannibal edited by RebeccaRowland, Zombie Cheerleaders On LSD by PeterCaffrey, Tales To Make You Vomit: Savage Headhunters by J. ManfredWeichsel, Ooze: Little Bursts Of Body Horror edited by Ruth AnnaEvans, The Insatiable Hunger Of Trees by SamanthaEaton, We All Fall Before The Harvest by C.M. This is awful. 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. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. The book starts off slow then packs a punch like a motherfucker, leaving scenes in your brain that require immediate eye bleach. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("grsession", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); I recommend The Slob to anyone who relishes the extreme horror genre. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? Her plans do not always go as intended, thereby adding still more twists to a plot which, on paper, sounds so simple. 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. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. Don't even bother. } Has anyone else read these? 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. Wow wee! He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. Yellow was my favorite of the two so far on my Beauregard journey. If you like your horror on the extreme side, then this book will punch you in the gutt and leave you winded for hours. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. //]]> Reader discretion is advised. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. //