} Your email address will not be published. Everything else is an afterthought, with so little effort put into the surrounding plot, language or story elements that it reads like two different authors. I am like 99% certain you posted this exact same "does anyone have a pirated version of The Slob " thread a week or two ago on a different account, and basically everyone on the subreddit told you to fuck off. Brief Summary of Book: The Slob by Aron Beauregard Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Slobwritten by Aron Beauregardwhich was published in 2019-6-1. Welcome back. 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. This book reminded me of the Wrong Turn movie series because of the meat grinder thingy. 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. 20 likes. However, it wasn't until 40% of the way into the book that Vera finally ends up at the Slob's house. Reviewed By: Kim Kim's Rating: 4 stars. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! Once again, Beauregard knocks it out of the park. 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 is basically a full length award winning gross-out entry. The sequel to Aron Beauregards Splatterpunk Award-Nominated work of depravity, The Slob, will bring you back to the forefront of filth and carnage with a new, unique, and terrifying trajectory. Get yours today. 220 pages missing pub info ISBN/UID: None. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. $j("#connectPrompt").show(); ), and I need to go shower again after typing up this review. I was immediately sucked into the world this author created. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Language: English. The detail, not just of the crimes, the violations, the abuse, but even the state of the filthy houses. His ability to create flawed and realistic characters and wonderful dialogue really put him at the top of the pack. Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and uncleansable horror brought forth by, What even is my life right now? . Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. And I sincerely doubt Ill be reading anything else like, Childrens Book Review: Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-El, ARC Audiobook Review: French Holiday by Sarah Ready, Childrens Book Review: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I is for Internet (featuring my short story Transgef). Having just finished reading The Slob, I was so impressed that I immediately dove into Aron's other novella Die Tommy. Dont get me wrong, Son of the Slob brings the graphic gore and horror. Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to comment or request changes to book records. I cheered when Vera ran him through his own human-sized meat grinder. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. I picked this up because Horror Twitter was talking about it. EDIT: now that I've had some time on ponder, have a proper review. This is pretty much an extreme fest that even goes further than what I feel comfortable with, so maybe that is a warning for all those who dont have strong stomachs. I dont believe in trigger warnings, but if any book needs one, its The Slob! Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. I was so shocked and disgusted by this book that I knew I had to review it (to warn people off), but its not fair to the author to do that without reading the whole work. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially . You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? Barbaric and filthy disgusting. The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. Raped by the dead at the will of the living., I felt it enter me like a slimy nightcrawler squirming around.. 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 Slob Aron Beauregard. Format: Paperback. Also there's a final twist that Vera is pregnant with the Slob's child. I greatly enjoy Aaron Beauregard's intelligent style, his character development and his build-up of plot and extreme actions. Now she is obsessed with cleaning. But several days later, Im still thinking about this book. Wed love your help. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. So why do I do this to myself? After pursuing careers (which ultimately failed) in music, filmmaking, 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. 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. fast 84% medium 15%. Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? Plot- or character-driven? if (this.auth.status === "not_authorized") { Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. Web The Slob Has A Premise That Can Be Summarised In A Single Succinct Line: After a long hiatus of not reading due to some stressors in my personal life, i finally picked up a book (tender is the flesh by. $$('.authorBlogPost .body img').each(function(img) { The Slob was a good read. The author managed to exceed my expectations. Son of the Slob, in some ways, is worse than The Slob. If you want disgusting, depraved murder fantasies, then I cant argue that this is the book for you. Format: Digital. I will never get those images out of my head. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any 'feminine' qualities. Beauregard is a superb story teller. The chapters leading up to this point are put to good use, however. disgusting, gory and definitely gross. Im even considering reading the sequel. Then he forced me to watch him boil my scalp and hair. 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. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. I dont believe in trigger warnings, but if any book needs one, its, Childrens Book Review: Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-El, ARC Audiobook Review: French Holiday by Sarah Ready, Childrens Book Review: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. He just wanted his Bessie to feel pleasure. Change). Youre still thinking of buying it right now? Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. It was very well written without foul words. Browse his catalog of fully illustrated Splatterpunk horror books and. (my favorite). What even is my life right now? I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. 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. Overall: what the fuck did I read, how is there a sequel (why do I want to read it? Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. To add more books, click here . shelved 39,601 times Showing 30 distinct works. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. 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. 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. The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. var showBlogFormLink = document.getElementById('show_external_blog_form'); I just really hated The Slob. //