Finding out she is pregnant, she takes on a job as a vacuum door to door salesman. One of the worst books I've ever read. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. J Heidecker. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. For this reason and none other, I dragged myself through it and tried to suspend belief, hold in my stomach contents, and resist the urge to set fire to the book. I was in a dark place in my head and decided it was the perfect time to read some Aron Beauregard. This is a place to discuss horror literature. The Slob is a despicable character, dripping gore from head to foot. I think this book was pushing it, even for me! Harold, the sinister seed left by the man who took everything from her, continues to blossom in nauseating fashion. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Required fields are marked *. One day she notices a house way back from the street. 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. 'The Slob' is not extreme horror, it's extreme violence. Conquering this sub-genre of horror fiction, Aron Beauregard has officially succeeded in putting the "splat" in splatterpunk. "Son of The Slob" Signed Paperback Bundle $ 20.00 AB Horror Stitched Trucker Hat $ 25.00 . For general comments on Goodreads and for requests for changes to site functionality, try Goodreads Help or use the Contact Us link instead. Also, dont eat while reading it. Having said that, the big reveal as to "why" this was happening was so bizarre that it made me put the book down for a minute to make a "WTF?" Aron Beauregard. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. I skim over his writing style because theres so much else to focus on, but oh god. Beauregard is a superb story teller. (Good book though, don't get me wrong. Just because you have the mind to create somethings, doesnt mean you should. I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Change). I needn't have worried though. He wanted it so bad that he needed to see it with his own eyes. Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to, A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. 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. Ha ha yeah I guess so Jon. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In Son, my gosh, you get a cold, hard look at humanity at its worst! 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. Specific issues include: Overzealous hollers on tropers who come into the threads without being familiar with all the rules and traditions of the tropes. It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. Im even considering reading the sequel. Her plans do not always go as intended, thereby adding still more twists to a plot which, on paper, sounds so simple. After a chance encounter led to her being held captive in a disgusting house of horrors, she fought tooth and nail to escape the clutches of a man known only as The Slob. Thanks for reading! and our What I loved most about this book is that it was completely character driven. Change). 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. Maybe Dr. Guyver could prescribe me something to stop the dreams. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. Thats all I have for today. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Still, The Slobs plot shows good enough construction for it to survive the occasional misstep. Ive decided that Im not about gore for gores sake. November 28, 2020. This is one of those things. The book starts off slow then packs a punch like a motherfucker, leaving scenes in your brain that require immediate eye bleach. this was absolutely cuckooooooo. His features and habits are stomach-churning, vividly familiar, and becoming more disturbing by the day. . However, has it stuck in my brain. This book is extremely brutal and there are so many trigger warnings. It brings it all. Brutal to the core, The Slob will test even the most ardent lover of extreme horrors stamina and tolerance. Get help and learn more about the design. SON OF THE SLOB By Aron Beauregard. medium 75% fast 25%. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. She was now essentially just a pile of chunks and sections. Change). I finished a few shorter stories that Ive been working on and had another arm-wrestling practice. I did like the scene where she killed The Slob. 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. last activity 0 minutes ago, A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. Honest, there was no foul languge at all. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). But I also keep thinking about it and pondering it! I can't wait to read more of his books. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? But Ill give it to Beauregard, this book made me genuinely uncomfortable. dark 99% tense 72% challenging 30% sad 19% emotional 9% funny 2% mysterious 2% adventurous 1%. The torso and limbs had been divided up like pizza in a first-grade math problem. I'm not easily offended so writers like Matt Shaw, Jeff Menapace, Jon Athan, Bryan Smith, etc I luv to read. As well as descriptions of bloated flesh and sticky viscera. 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. 293 ratings The Slob Publisher's Summary Some stains don't come out.. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. One of my favorite aspects of Arons writing style is it has just the right amount of subtle humor and social commentary that doesnt derail the carnage. Link below. They try to escape, and find even more corpses of women in a barn, each with their own imaginative injuries. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. 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. Keep them coming, Aron!! Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. Not exactly a groundbreaking concept for an extreme horror story; even the title recalls Rex Millers seminal 1987 splatterpunk novel Slob. I wish I had come across this review before reading. I didnt expect flowing, eloquent phrasing describing horrors both real and (hopefully) fictional in great gory detail. This book absolutely is not for everyone. face at my kindle. 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 Both women have their own dedicated rape scenes, and objectification is taken to the extreme with one womans oral lips being sewn to her lady lips. The amount of effort and time that is spent during these scenes describing everything in intimate detail from The Slobs genitals to the womans injuries shows an obsessive approach to this violence. Wed love your help. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. Read it in January this year but I just got book two. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. This book review was written prior to this website transitioning to AI-written reviews by Buddy the BookBot. He just wanted his Bessie to feel pleasure. 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. 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. SYNOPSIS: Vera Harlow is a survivor. Quick View. I have heard a clip of this Authors other work. While the rape scenes were horrific, they were alsoover the top? I also really enjoyed the illustrations throughout the book. There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. It was very well written without foul words. Get yours today. But will the faint light shes chasing shine through the darkness or will she be left cleaning up another gruesome mess? 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). ), and I need to go shower again after typing up this review. Hard to see the good in this book when its riddled with sexism, fatphobia, and ableism. 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. I read it as fast as I could to reach the conclusion, rooting for the captured heroine. Go look at internet cats instead. Please avoid all-caps, especially in thread topics, as it is considered SHOUTING. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. You know, people go to psychiatrists for far less extreme reasons. Thanks! "Full review available at The Mort Report: "Another awesome book by Aron. I see this authors name everywhere I go now so knew it was time I tried him out. 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. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. Language: English. Publisher: . 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. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. ), (spoilers and discussion of graphic content). Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. There is no need to dissect the contents of The Slob, because there are so many gnarly little surprises that I dont want so spoil. Have you enjoyed Ed Lee, Wrath James White, Kristopher Triana or any of the other Splatterpunk greats? To add more books, click here . Book Description: Some stains don't come out Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. Librarian Manual For tips on being a librarian, check out the Since most of what was happening was absurd and some situations were nearly comical because they could never occur, this wasn't even remotely frightening. But will the faint light shes chasing shine through the darkness or will she be left cleaning up another gruesome mess? The Slob This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. They are able to edit and improve the Goodreads catalog, and have made it one of the better catalogs online. This has a lot of creepypasta vibes, but is very different at the same time. I recommend The Slob to anyone who relishes the extreme horror genre. I haven't interacted too much on here (that's probably more out of ignorance than intention) but I'm happy to change that should there be a demand. An avid supporter of horror art and illustration, Aron has made it his standard to hire illustrators for every book that he puts out himself under his brand AB Horror. Your life will be better without wasting the time. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into . Mr. A revolting masterpiece. The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. You can read this before The Slob PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. Tags: 4 stars, Aron Beauregard, horror, Kim. Not to mention how disgusting and vile the actual Slob was, making my skin crawl with every description of him. The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. }); Dont wanna embarrass myself up on the stage! The Slob by Aron Beauregard brings forth an unpleasant reality of intimate violation and torment. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 42 books based on 9 votes: Dead Inside by Chandler Morrison, The Slob by Aron Beauregard, Woom by Duncan Ralston, Billy Silver by Daniel J. Volpe, Mother. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. Skip to main content. Im not a big gore fan; normally it doesnt bother me and Im not really drawn to the sub genre. 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. (LogOut/ (LogOut/ A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. The Slob was a good read. It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. Hard to believe, I know. Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. Definitely not for everybody, but those hardcore horror fans will definitely like it!! This review is the opinions of Kirstie, the human. Overall, another extreme horror hit by one of my new favorite writers. Then he forced me to watch him boil my scalp and hair. The detail, not just of the crimes, the violations, the abuse, but even the state of the filthy houses. Series: The Slob #2 But several days later, Im still thinking about this book. (LogOut/ Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Destiny is a struggling actress who will do anything to make it big. Its just confusing!! Your email address will not be published. Outside of that, the last, oh, say 20%-10% of this book was really disappointing as I felt it was extremely rushed in explaining things I felt the reader didn't really care about, all in the name of "no loose ends". This book reminded me of the Wrong Turn movie series because of the meat grinder thingy. And the fact that I feel so horrible about myself when I say that this was a good book I mean it was really bad, but it was also good. Many thanks to the author for letting me share these quotes and images from the book! You are very welcome. CONTAINS SPOILERS. The indo-dump was the main character's entire life, from childhood to when she was an adult. disgusting, gory and definitely gross. Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". It was nasty. Language: English. (LogOut/ Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: ! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 5/5 slob skulls During the investigation of recent hollers in the Complete Monster thread, it's become apparent to the staff that an insular, unfriendly culture has evolved in the Complete Monster and Magnificent Bastard threads that is causing problems.. (my favorite). 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. I had high expectations going into this book that it would disgust and offend. If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! I was so confused and mad that I can't remember which it was. It brings dark imagery that will haunt you forever. var hash = window.location.hash.substring(1); Capturing and disposing of young women for his own pleasure and an undisclosed reason, he meets his match in personal hell. Just wanted to drop a line to all the people who were kind enough to follow me on Goodreads. I absolutely LUV the horror genre, the bloodier & gorier the better. } It made zero sense with the rest of the plot of the book. Just finished Aron Beauregard's "The Slob", Scan this QR code to download the app now. Not even from a plot point of view, just in terms of writing. I cant believe this is socially expectable just because its horror. Id rather watch Saw on repeat for 7 days then ever fully read another book from him. Such nicely constructed sentences to say such horrible and vile things. I guess weve all got our things, but I know which Id rather be . I dont believe in trigger warnings, but if any book needs one, its The Slob! Until next time -E.B. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. 13 Mar 2021. Raped by the dead at the will of the living., I felt it enter me like a slimy nightcrawler squirming around.. Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. The idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. fast 84% medium 15%. Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now! 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. Welcome back. Vera's son is the product of utter depravity. Author: Aron Beauregard I did really enjoy it.) After a chance encounter led to her being held captive in a disgusting house of horrors, she fought tooth and nail to escape the clutches of a man known only as The Slob. The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. We learn that this trait began during her childhood when she visited a friend and realised the squalor of her own home (There were places they could sit in their house Piles of clothing that would never be worn didnt comprise whole rooms No dead or dying mice emitting shrill cries of agony, twitching in insensitive traps); her troubled upbringing, sharing a family with a war-traumatised father and a sister with untreated bipolar disorder (We were just entering the 70s and mental health and its myriad of deficiencies were still mostly a mystery); the personal trauma of cleaning up the aftermath of her sisters gunshot suicide (I felt queasy looking at the mashup of tissue strewn about; there was even still one of Lisas eyeballs surrounded by meaty slop and wedged inside the partially cracked heating vent). However, has it stuck in my brain. }); The Slob by Aron Beauregard I've not read this author before, I happened upon his book while looking at another, I'm glad I did. Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. And her unborn baby is killed horribly and she has almost no reaction to it? Event.observe(window, 'load', function() { Which is disgusting. He writes to make money off sick minds that love trauma. The idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. If the walls could talk, they probably wouldnt. Determined to coax out the bright side of her child that she sees an occasional glimpse of, Vera strives for normalcy. We should stop thinking its acceptable to put this type of media out there without censorship. I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. Im curious as youre deep into horror circles what would your best recommendations be for my reading list? I cheered when Vera ran him through his own human-sized meat grinder. showBlogFormLink.click(); Aron Beauregard. , I cant recommend this one enough! His features and habits are stomach-churning, vividly familiar, and becoming more disturbing by the day. Vera's son is the product of utter depravity. Don't usually Reread a book so close from reading it the first time. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. 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. I expected a gruesome and graphic story, and I got it. //
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