She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Aron Beauregard books online. Still, The Slobs plot shows good enough construction for it to survive the occasional misstep. Don't even bother. Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2023. node.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node); Wow! googletag.pubads().setTargeting("resource", "author_19170844"); No reason or story behind it really.Sooo many questions left unanswered.It had potential to be really good. }("apstag", window, document, "script", "//c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js"); , ISBN-13 var gptAdSlots = gptAdSlots || []; 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. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Absolutely the worst thing Ive ever heard in my entire life. 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Same, that was my first splatterpunk book too! if (window.ue && window.ue.tag) { window.ue.tag('author:show:signed_out', ue.main_scope);window.ue.tag('author:show:signed_out:mobileWeb', ue.main_scope); } (LogOut/ Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He seems to really enjoy that part. 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What I loved most about this book is that it was completely character driven. stylesheet.type = "text/css"; It started off okay. Warning: This book contains graphic content. The author nailed it! Please try again. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Halfway through the book though it became clear to me that Id never be going near a vacuum cleaner again. Until next time -E.B. I cant recommend this one enough! //]]> Not exactly a groundbreaking concept for an extreme horror story; even the title recalls Rex Millers seminal 1987 splatterpunk novel Slob. Change). But Aron Beauregard is a brilliant writer and The Slob will give you nightmares for weeks! Also no. Forest. The Slob. The torso and limbs had been divided up like pizza in a first-grade math problem. this was absolutely cuckooooooo. var node = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; also, there's a part where he describes something impossible. It should be mandatory reading for every vacuum cleaner saleswoman. Tender is the Flesh: TikTok Made Me Buy It! googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(true); 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". To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. She is more worried about how her husband will feel after he sees her and all her mutilation rather than how SHE will get better or that "she must fix or help any man to get him to like me ". Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. (function () { Dirty Heads: A novella of cosmic coming-of-age horror. if (window.csa) { Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("signedin", "false"); Or if he couldnt stop them, maybe he could at least find a way to pacify them. 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. This book isnt for me, extreme horror really isnt my thing but to suggest readers of this book need psychiatric help is narrow minded and reductive. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. cringey womans point of view written by a man who doesnt talk to many women. } // Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. Just messed up, but not even in a good way. I saw a tik tok of a popular guy talking about the most disturbing books he has read and The Slob was in there. From suburban life to utter hell, this was one story that I couldnt put down as I struggled to keep up with the trauma the protagonist is forced to endure. So I checked that out first and instead of checking out tender is the flesh I went on a Beauregard adventure of filfth, I keep seeing those tiktoks too, Im really liking this small trend of splatter punk recommendations Ive stumbled upon. "ObfuscatedMarketplaceId": "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1" but as the story progressed I found myself rooting for her and her survival. I had to make myself finish it. var url; This is not a book very it's sounds good to say I highly enjoyed it but it's definitely a five star read. Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2022. A revolting masterpiece. . Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020. "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. The Slob. Also, if anyone reads his stuff and is interested, I've just created a sub dedicated to him so check it out. won't be reading or listening to any other stories by the author. a[a9]._Q.push([c, r]) I greatly enjoy Aaron Beauregard's intelligent style, his character development and his build-up of plot and extreme actions. The story does start off strong then half way though it just becomes "how can I make this as pointlessly disgusting as possible with out actually adding to the plot/story". Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. Bizarro Horror fans will enjoy the reach, and Extreme Horror fans will enjoy Arons dedication to a quality level of relevant brutality and gore. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. , Paperback Oh boy, I kind of loved this repugnant read. init: function() { Definitely worth five stars. I bought the book due to it was recommended to me on both Tiktok and YT and after reading it I'm beyond annoyed the book has so many flaws and issues, 1st of all this book had an editor so why on earth does it contain so many spelling errors it reads like a draft as appose to an actual book, the casual undertones of misogyny and the ending is just blatantly homophobic and the casual amounts of ableism thrown in too it feels like what would happen if an edge lord wrote a horror book not to mention lines of cringy dialogue combined with the author's lack of knowledge when it comes to women anatomy made this book an utter waste of money. //]]> 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. Change). Press J to jump to the feed. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. Aron Beauregard, The Slob and Yellow : r/horrorlit - reddit Thanks for reading! setDisplayBids: function() {}, CONTAINS SPOILERS. If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. Something went wrong with your request. q("i", arguments) Would I read it again? Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. To get the latest updates about upcoming releases, signed books and merchandise, film news, his horror podcasts, and so much more, visit his website: To subscribe to his free newsletter, join the AB Horror Maggot Mailing List at: Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) If you like your horror on the extreme side, then this book will punch you in the gutt and leave you winded for hours. fetchBids: function() { Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if youre a hardcore horror fan, this is the book for you. Extreme violence towards women and gay men. }); You got me sold on Beauregard, but imma go with Yellow, I like a good revenge story and I dont think I can really handle a splatter punk about a pregnant woman, Yes go for it, I'm about to reread it, I have a sample of one of his books that is a bunch of short stories. I cant imagine what the narrator went through reading this. 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. } else { "Events.SushiEndpoint": "https://unagi.amazon.com/1/events/com.amazon.csm.csa.prod", Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now. I read it as fast as I could to reach the conclusion, rooting for the captured heroine. It's when the book hits its 45-50% marker that things get nasty. with a cool curve ball at the end. Wow wee! 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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022, (WARNING: This review contains MAJOR spoilers. I recommend The Slob to anyone who relishes the extreme horror genre. During the course of the story Vera meets a second captive, Sandra, whose dialogue is curiously indistinguishable from Veras first-person narration. 18 Nov 2020. She was now essentially just a pile of chunks and sections. //Slob by Aron Beauregard A well written book that is worth a read. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. return cookiePair[1]; Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. Even Twilight would be better than this. ), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2022. If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! i just didn't expect it to go in that direction at all. Honestly I wouldn't bother. throw new Error("could not load device-specific stylesheet : " + err.message); It's been a while since I've rooted so hard for a herione to make it as with these kind of reads you need to expect the unexpected and even for that to be twisted in two. There were parts that had me literally gagging and a certain part that had me tear up with emotion. I definitely gagged, but the ending made no sense. which is disappointing since the horror scenes were written great. 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. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. 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 I feel like I've been chugging the liquid at the bottom of a city garbage truck on a summer day. Aron Beauregard, The Slob and Yellow 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. var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; I feel nothing for it. Faced with the prospect of her unborn baby falling victim to The Slob, she has mental images of staging a birthday party or bicycle-riding lesson for a pile of mangled fetal tissue. } 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 needn't have worried though. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. The author managed to exceed my expectations. 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. Need to get to the next one soon enough. Not gonna lie the start of this book had me all motivated to clean my house which was great. [CDATA[ If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. But still, 10/10 A.B. This story firmly crosses boundaries and discards taboos.I need mind bleach.Or maybe a Bissell for my brain. 2019, 2020, 2021 Aron Beauregard (P)2022 Aron Beauregard, Unabridged This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". "Try the new candy" and "Die Tommy" kind of have some helpful information before going into "Scary Bastard" was a wild read! (LogOut/ I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. 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. }; I follow his social media so I will use it to post updates on his new releases and discussions and stuff. var ue_sid = "858-7666235-7728273"; I read The Slob and Tender is the Flesh because of the same tiktok guy. Hello! Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. googletag.enableServices(); I had been recommended this book on TikTok and as an avid horror reader felt I owed it a check out. The Slob and Yellow are my two favorites as well! Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. var stylesheet = document.createElement("link"); Please try again. Thanks! Vera, Vera, Vera, if only you had turned back and headed home, instead of chasing an extra 40 dollars.!! var cookies = document.cookie.split('; '); Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder, and sickening horror brought forth bythe Slob. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! 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. var isRetina = window.devicePixelRatio >= 2; // retina display Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. (LogOut/ It is clear that the author writes only for the personal pleasure of extreme, revolting horror. holy shit he is". It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. A = p.createElement(s); I'm sorry the author didn't succeed in making it seem interesting or more grisly; it felt like he was writing it just for show. 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. 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. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. 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. I read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Dont. Im still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. session: { id: "858-7666235-7728273" }, TW: for sexual assault, torture, abortion, extreme violence, homophobia, murder, misogyny and pretty much everything-fucking-else, if Im honest. is a genius. The Slob has received critical praise and as a result has been nominated for the 2021 Splatterpunk Awards! document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(stylesheet); pretty good story line if this is your type of thing. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. He has a ton of books! But only if you want to feel uncomfortable and digusted the whole time!!! She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan from there. 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