Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. } Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. Get help and learn more about the design. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. , Publisher It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially for such a brutal, gruesome, gory, mind-wrecking Extreme Horror tale. (LogOut/ 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. I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. I would definitely read more of his books, I love gore and that's exactly what you get! 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. You will love yellow, more indepth and a little bit of a longer read. I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. var cookiePair = cookie.split('='); Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). holy shit he is". The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. var cookie = cookies[i]; //]]> 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. cringey womans point of view written by a man who doesnt talk to many women. Yellow is alot better though in my opinion. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022, (WARNING: This review contains MAJOR spoilers. 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. but as the story progressed I found myself rooting for her and her survival. I had been recommended this book on TikTok and as an avid horror reader felt I owed it a check out. with a cool curve ball at the end. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. He goes out of his way to let you know he appreciates you supporting him and that goes a long way for me! fetchBids: function() { But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. This story firmly crosses boundaries and discards taboos.I need mind bleach.Or maybe a Bissell for my brain. 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. var e = document.createElement("script"); e.src = "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mrkPcyPwL.js"; document.head.appendChild(e); Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. }); Thanks for reading! 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. Im still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. var sourcesToHideBuyFeatures = ["ebfg_gr", "ebfg_fb", "ebfg_fbm", "ebfg_tw", var ue_sid = "858-7666235-7728273"; 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. Please try again later. I did really enjoy it.) During the course of the story Vera meets a second captive, Sandra, whose dialogue is curiously indistinguishable from Veras first-person narration. 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. The Slob is about a women who is pregnant and becomes a door to door vaccumn salesperson to make some extra cash. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. Thanks! He has a ton of books! The author managed to exceed my expectations. Have you enjoyed Ed Lee, Wrath James White, Kristopher Triana or any of the other Splatterpunk greats? if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { Privacy Policy. The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("sid", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); 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. 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. But perhaps seeing a psychiatrist is also a good idea. It is clear that the author writes only for the personal pleasure of extreme, revolting horror. (LogOut/ I wish I had come across this review before reading. , ISBN-13 I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. if (isRetina) { googletag.cmd.push(function() { Please try again. I low key love it though. } Something went wrong with your request. 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. is a genius. Hello! I just really hated The Slob. var ue_mid = "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1"; I saw the same tiktok and immediately was drawn to The Slob cause all I could think was how bad could it REALLY be? She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan from there. } But Aron Beauregard is a brilliant writer and The Slob will give you nightmares for weeks! I want to read Tender is the Flesh too but Im gonna stay on the Aaron Beauregard train since theyre cheap and good lol. For those you who enjoy this genre, you will like it. The vile, repulsiveness contained in a mere 128 pages is staggering. Read something decent. window.csa("Events")("setEntity", { This book is extremely brutal and there are so many trigger warnings. document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(stylesheet); (LogOut/ 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. Reader discretion is advised. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. And Im sure youre a stand up guy who loves to read stories about women being assaulted and tortured. The ending didn't end on a huge cliffhanger but I'm intruiged to see what the next one have in store. The Slob #1 The Slob Aron Beauregard 3.47 3,134 ratings768 reviews SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT. One day she notices a house way back from the street. 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. US$15.47. Which was your favorite of the two? Also no. (function () { }); I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. Youre still thinking of buying it right now? 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. I follow his social media so I will use it to post updates on his new releases and discussions and stuff. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. Try again. [CDATA[ Surrounded by little more than the corpses of her captors other victims, Vera must become a final girl reincarnation of MacGuyver to survive, utilising the gruesome implements at her disposal to escape from The Slob. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. Change). Same, that was my first splatterpunk book too! When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! } She was now essentially just a pile of chunks and sections. 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. Unable to add item to Wish List. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. There were multiple descriptors and scenes that made me have to look away from the words because I was getting nauseous, and the ending was the icing on the cake. This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. "//securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js"; function(a9, a, p, s, t, A, g) { If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! if (a[a9]) return; The Slob was a "nice" quick read, definitely not a book to read before bed! , Paperback There's nothing that makes me truly disturbed in horror beyond my distaste of foot and finger injuries, and when the animal in a horror meets their demise, but Beauregard managed to keep me wincing throughout the second half of this book. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It is easy to see why Aron Beauregard is rising in popularity as an Extreme Horror author. //