Im sure some people like this hate but it is trash writing Started off good and got to the point of whatever garbage the writer could think of went into the story. } Explore range of Books, DVDs, Toys & Collectibles while supplies last. 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. }); actually surprised me towards the end, when i found out the why behind it all. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. a pretty fun and crazy read overall. Has anyone else read these? The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. (LogOut/ Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. 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. 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. But such a pat summary does little justice to just how engagingly twisted this book is. I greatly enjoy Aaron Beauregard's intelligent style, his character development and his build-up of plot and extreme actions. I regret it. A revolting masterpiece. 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 a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. Vera, Vera, Vera, if only you had turned back and headed home, instead of chasing an extra 40 dollars.!! googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; 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. A.async = !0; Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022, (WARNING: This review contains MAJOR spoilers. The reviews I saw had people saying it made them throw up and I thought, theres just no way.. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("surface", "mw"); It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. var gads = document.createElement("script"); Add to basket . US$15.47. Just when I thought it couldnt get worse, the author somehow managed to throw in homophobia and racism in the final 10 pages! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. (LogOut/ . Wow! If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. Halfway through the book though it became clear to me that Id never be going near a vacuum cleaner again. 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. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. View more posts. Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2023. During the course of the story Vera meets a second captive, Sandra, whose dialogue is curiously indistinguishable from Veras first-person narration. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. (LogOut/ [CDATA[ But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. At the end she is more worried about "pleasing her man" than the fact that she has been brutalized over and over. } If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. Try again. Her child is aborted in a way that I cant even describe here. 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. 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. You are very welcome. init: function() { Dont. Please try your request again later. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. (LogOut/ 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. (LogOut/ I want to read Tender is the Flesh too but Im gonna stay on the Aaron Beauregard train since theyre cheap and good lol. What did I just read? A convenience shop owner and his wife go through a terrible event which leads to the most gruesome knargly revenge story ever. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. 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). "ObfuscatedMarketplaceId": "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1" 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Paperback. I read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. Her plans do not always go as intended, thereby adding still more twists to a plot which, on paper, sounds so simple. It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. Would I read it again? 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. Reader discretion is advised. It should be mandatory reading for every vacuum cleaner saleswoman. I feel nothing for it. Horror author, mother, and animal lover. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. It was very gruesome at parts and definitely not for the faint of heart. I read The Slob and Tender is the Flesh because of the same tiktok guy. a[a9] = { 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. Extreme violence towards women and gay men. I enjoyed this book a lot and will be buying the second. The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. Even Twilight would be better than this. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("gr_author", "false"); : }); 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. 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. Son of The Slob. Having said that, I must admit I was surprised how good the writing is, and if you can stand the horrific descriptions, there is a story somewhere in there. Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2022. "https:" : "http:") + The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). A feast for the depraved! It's when the book hits its 45-50% marker that things get nasty. I hope everyone had a good weekend. var source = getCookieWithoutJQuery("source"); It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? Dirty Heads: A novella of cosmic coming-of-age horror. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("resource", "author_19170844"); I cant recommend this one enough! I am in..I'm 100% firmly in the Aron Beauregard fan club.. "ebfg_email", "ebfg_sms"]; if (isRetina) { The stuff this guy comes up with is just amazing and terrible and I'm begging some of you guys to read them so we can discuss! I would definitely read more of his books, I love gore and that's exactly what you get! Audiobook. // 20 Day Forecast For Destin, Florida, Narragansett Fire News, Preonic Acrylic Case, Diane Warman Age, Is Jenna Rennert Related To Ira Rennert, Articles T