Also, dont eat while reading it. The steps of an evil that brings back the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. TW: for sexual assault, torture, abortion, extreme violence, homophobia, murder, misogyny and pretty much everything-fucking-else, if Im honest. Son of the Slob, in some ways, is worse than The Slob. dark 100% tense 75% challenging 50% mysterious 25% sad 25%. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. I wish I had come across this review before reading. By that logic anyone who enjoys horror of any kind could be considered disturbed. There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. SON OF THE SLOB By Aron Beauregard. KyleeLuvv 1 yr. ago Thank you for the concern, but that was in fact not me. I can't wait to read more of his books. 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. Get fucking dirty and read The Slob. 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. 0 items . Overall: what the fuck did I read, how is there a sequel (why do I want to read it? 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 had parts that were disgusting, had rape, depravity, and told with clean languge. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and uncleansable horror brought forth by The Slob. Why do I do this to myself?? Activities include combining editions, fixing book and author typos, adding book covers and discussing policies. Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who have applied for and received librarian status on Goodreads. this was absolutely cuckooooooo. Required fields are marked *. 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. }); Finding out she is pregnant, she takes on a job as a vacuum door to door salesman. Ive decided that Im not about gore for gores sake. I was set to give it 3 stars and to conclude that it was well done, just not for me. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. Wed love your help. Vera Harlow is a survivor. One of the worst books I've ever read. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! 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. It doesn't matter if you're into Stephen King, Octavia Butler, Jack Ketchum or Shirley Jackson, this is the place to share that love and discuss to your heart's content. 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. Determined to coax out the bright side of her child that she sees an occasional glimpse of, Vera strives for normalcy. Thanks for reading! ), (spoilers and discussion of graphic content). (LogOut/ I recommend The Slob to anyone who relishes the extreme horror genre. $j("#facebookRegPrompt").hide(); Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. Change). 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. What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. I have heard a clip of this Authors other work. Dont wanna embarrass myself up on the stage! He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. Have you enjoyed Ed Lee, Wrath James White, Kristopher Triana or any of the other Splatterpunk greats? Conquering this sub-genre of horror fiction, Aron Beauregard has officially succeeded in putting the "splat" in splatterpunk. Aron Beauregard. Everything else in the book is simply filler from one torture scene to the next. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. . I sat there smelling my own flesh fill the air of that disgusting kitchen. 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. Now she is obsessed with cleaning. 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. I see this authors name everywhere I go now so knew it was time I tried him out. What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. It was very well written without foul words. 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 by Aron Beauregard I've not read this author before, I happened upon his book while looking at another, I'm glad I did. I feel like I've been chugging the liquid at the bottom of a city garbage truck on a summer day. Published: November 18, 2020 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. Stine, Harold Schechter, Roald Dahl. I, wholeheartedly, don't think I could ever forget this scene as the detail it was described with made me feel as though I was a third party to the room it was happening in. This book absolutely is not for everyone. 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. I kept praying hed choke on a hairball but I guess thats just a cat thing. 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. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. See if your friends have read any of Aron Beauregard's books. In summary, this book was absolutely brutal. if (hash === 'blog' && showBlogFormLink) { Reader discretion is advised. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). Even Twilight would be better than this. Why did you think you'd get different results this time? The Slob is a despicable character, dripping gore from head to foot. He writes to make money off sick minds that love trauma. All of these experiences led to a raft of psychological issues as an adult, but none grave enough to prevent Vera from finding love. But Ill give it to Beauregard, this book made me genuinely uncomfortable. This is one book you dont want to miss. Honest, there was no foul languge at all. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! Its not an experiment of the form, its not to achieve a single reaction (revulsion), its not clever. The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. Aron Beauregard is one of the hardest working artists I know and is rapidly slithering his way into becoming the King of splatter. I didnt expect a story about a woman struggling with past trauma, bad decisions, and real-life daily hells. 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. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. Aron Beauregards writing is incredibly, mind-numbingly, tearing-your-hair-out-to-feel-something-ly boring. 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. Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. As well as descriptions of bloated flesh and sticky viscera. I was immediately sucked into the world this author created. If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! Ha ha yeah I guess so Jon. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any 'feminine' qualities. Dont get me wrong, Son of the Slob brings the graphic gore and horror. I cant recommend this one enough! Just wanted to drop a line to all the people who were kind enough to follow me on Goodreads. Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. 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. 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. That swung from bad to good to bad so many times I'm not sure what to think. 220 Pages. She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan. Thats all I have for today. Required fields are marked *. 28 Jul 2021. 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. Ive decided that Im not about gore for gores sake. This is a place to discuss horror literature. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. Like it's somehow not bad enough that the main character is raped multiple times, she has to be thrown up on during the assault. Vera is a woman with determination and grit, who struggles to escape her troubled youth. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Your email address will not be published. Now, all I need is Son of The Slob. The long, the shortits all here. I did like the scene where she killed The Slob. Event.observe(window, 'load', function() { The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. 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. 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. Change). 13 Mar 2021. What I was not counting on was all the info-dumping after the first chapter. This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. There will be spoilers. This one comes up in my horror circles so often that I keep thinking hmm maybe I should read it just so I can say I did. Thank you for helping me reign that curiosity in lol. } Paperback . , "Full review available at The Mort Report: "Another awesome book by Aron. Just when I thought it couldnt get worse, the author somehow managed to throw in homophobia and racism in the final 10 pages! [DOWNLOAD [PDF]> The Slob by Aron Beauregard. I didnt expect an evocative, impactful, wrenching tale that mirrors how society treats people who are different, but Aron Beauregard has evolved int an author who will break your heart while turning your stomach. Im still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. The story takes a while to get going: discounting the in medias res opening chapter, protagonist Vera Harlow does not wind up in the clutches of The Slob until more than a third of the way through the slim volume. I greatly enjoy Aaron Beauregard's intelligent style, his character development and his build-up of plot and extreme actions. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. This is one of those things. 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. Horror author Aron Beauregard welcomes you into his world of depravity. Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. 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. Your life will be better without wasting the time. Comment. 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. Get help and learn more about the design. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. "The Slob" starts off crazy slow, but that's all good and dandy as we're using this time to get invested in our protagonist. 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. Veras son is the product of utter depravity. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. The vile, repulsiveness contained in a mere 128 pages is staggering. 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. Read it in January this year but I just got book two. I absolutely LUV the horror genre, the bloodier & gorier the better. Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: ! Until next time -E.B. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I is for Internet (featuring my short story Transgef). a pretty fun and crazy read overall. When it was all over, the evening of debauchery felt like a distant nightmare. I cheered when Vera ran him through his own human-sized meat grinder. I dont believe in trigger warnings, but if any book needs one, its The Slob! Disgusting. I picked up Son of the Slob, flopped down on the bed, and was halfway though it before I knew it! 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. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. 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. Aron Beauregard. I tried to make it through this one as well. Don't usually Reread a book so close from reading it the first time. Im curious as youre deep into horror circles what would your best recommendations be for my reading list? 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. His features and habits are stomach-churning, vividly familiar, and becoming more disturbing by the day. However, Im glad I read them, and while I cant say that I enjoyed them, they definitely had an effect and theyve stayed with me. Almost like it's just sitting dormant, filling a needle that is already poking into our veins. J Heidecker. 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. Refresh and try again. 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. Quick View. US$15.47. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. Hard to see the good in this book when its riddled with sexism, fatphobia, and ableism. Which is disgusting. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. It did provide backstory to how Vera ended up where she did, and why she was so obsessed with cleaning. shelved 39,601 times Showing 30 distinct works. //]]>. The Slob by Aron Beauregard brings forth an unpleasant reality of intimate violation and torment. The chapters leading up to this point are put to good use, however. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. Now, I like splatterpunk, so I knew what I was getting into. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Thanks! 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. Synopsis. Youre still thinking of buying it right now? Your email address will not be published. Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. Determined to coax out the bright side of her child that she sees an occasional glimpse of, Vera strives for normalcy. 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. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. 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. 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). I could not put this book aside. Hello! Error rating book. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Book review: The Slob by AronBeauregard, Definitely dont click on this button to buy it. Synopsis via Goodreads: Justin is an out of work actor who turns to porn as a means to pay the bills. This book absolutely is not for everyone. Privacy Policy. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. Hard to believe, I know. 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. WARNING:This book contains graphic content. } Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Hey, guys. The indo-dump was the main character's entire life, from childhood to when she was an adult. 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 by Aron Beauregard is basically a full length award winning gross-out entry. The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. 'The Slob' is not extreme horror, it's extreme violence. Get yours today. Pace. What I didnt expect was evocative depth. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Tags: 4 stars, Aron Beauregard, horror, Kim. Werewolf Wednesday: More from Johann Weyer (1564), Werewolf Wednesday: Augustine of Hippos The City of God (Fifth Century). 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? Theyd probably just scream., Soldiers often needed the help of others., Terror in itself is a helpless feeling that is usually injected immediately into our systems. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. "The Slob" starts off crazy slow, but that's all good and dandy as we're using this time to get invested in our protagonist. 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. This book is a great example of that. If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. While the rape scenes were horrific, they were alsoover the top? Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. They are able to edit and improve the Goodreads catalog, and have made it one of the better catalogs online. (LogOut/ (Then I felt bad for laughing. Some of the guys think Im ready for my first tournament, but Im not sure Im ready yet. 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. I was a little worried as often when books are over-hyped, those are the ones I tend to not enjoy. Language: English. last activity 0 minutes ago, A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. previous 1 2 3 next sort by previous 1 2 3 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. Format: Digital. 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. 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. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. 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. The author managed to exceed my expectations. If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The Slob was a good read. ), What follows wasdeeply disturbing, but also so over-the-top that it made me laugh in places. But several days later, Im still thinking about this book. However, it wasn't until 40% of the way into the book that Vera finally ends up at the Slob's house. But then again, there isnt much outside of the extreme horror scenes. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The Slob Author: Aron Beauregard Published: November 18, 2020 146 Pages. Im even considering reading the sequel. 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. Add to basket. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Not exactly a groundbreaking concept for an extreme horror story; even the title recalls Rex Millers seminal 1987 splatterpunk novel Slob. But I also keep thinking about it and pondering it! But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. 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