The Slob is about a women who is pregnant and becomes a door to door vaccumn salesperson to make some extra cash. I saw a tik tok of a popular guy talking about the most disturbing books he has read and The Slob was in there. 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. Maybe Dr. Guyver could prescribe me something to stop the dreams. she came off pretentious and her relationship with her husband seemed a little bit token. 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. node.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node); Link below. Read something decent. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. A revolting masterpiece. Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. 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. 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. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. I really wish I didn't waste a credit on this book. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. 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. completely homophobic and racist. I feel like I've been chugging the liquid at the bottom of a city garbage truck on a summer day. Paperback. 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. Warning: This book contains graphic content. Its also hideously misogynistic, as well as homophobic, but if you at least skim-read the review above youd know that. Finding out she is pregnant, she takes on a job as a vacuum door to door salesman. I know that this is a story and gore for the sake of gore but it was just so god damm unrealistic that at many point I almost gave up because it was just to stupid. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. "ebfg_email", "ebfg_sms"]; I finally did it. Click here to purchase your copy of THE SLOB! Now she is obsessed with cleaning. 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. All of these experiences led to a raft of psychological issues as an adult, but none grave enough to prevent Vera from finding love. Audiobook. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. Get fucking dirty and read The Slob. "Application": "GoodreadsMonolith", 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. Not even from a plot point of view, just in terms of writing. 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. Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. So why do I do this to myself? Amazingly well written, no holes barred, theme park ride from hell..A story born from one of the best authors in the business! var ue_mid = "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1"; But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. Thanks. I just want my money back. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! The Slob. var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; Forest. Same, that was my first splatterpunk book too! The female protagonist has a really bad case of "female written by a man". The bar has been set. Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. Everything else in the book is simply filler from one torture scene to the next. }); I will never get those images out of my head. It is clear that the author writes only for the personal pleasure of extreme, revolting horror. Cancel anytime. function getCookieWithoutJQuery(name) { Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. Not exactly a groundbreaking concept for an extreme horror story; even the title recalls Rex Millers seminal 1987 splatterpunk novel Slob. Get yours today. I saw the very same Tik Tok and immediately picked The Slob since he didnt recommend it haha. 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. If this doesn't become a cult classic I'll eat one of 'The Slobs' home cooked meals. It should be mandatory reading for every vacuum cleaner saleswoman. } 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". return cookiePair[1]; "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". I just really hated The Slob. They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. I regret it. Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020. Change). This was my first Splatterpunk book but definitely wont be my last! 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. Unable to add item to Wish List. Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. 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. There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. Good so far but have to wait till Friday to buy it haha so I'm def going to reread yellow cuz it is just amazing and too much to take in in one readthrough. But wasn't. This is my second favorite of the two, this is a very quick read but a couple of scenes are truly the most fu**** up thing I have ever read in my life and I loved every minute of it. .__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.__prevent_empty_css_file{width:0}.authorModuleDropdownMenu{width:180px;border-left:1px solid #D8D8D8;border-right:1px solid #D8D8D8;border-top:1px solid #D8D8D8}.authorModuleDropdownMenu__dropdownLink,.authorModuleDropdownMenu__dropdownLink:hover{display:block;text-align:left;padding:12px;font-family:"Lato", "Helvetica Neue", "Helvetica", sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#000000;cursor:pointer}#authorInfo{display:-webkit-box;display:-moz-box;display:-ms-box;display:box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-moz-flex;display:-ms-flex;display:flex;padding:10px 10px 5px 10px}#authorInfo .authorInfoGroup{-webkit-box-flex:1;-moz-box-flex:1;-ms-box-flex:1;box-flex:1}#authorInfo .authorPhotoGroup{-webkit-box-flex:0;-moz-box-flex:0;-ms-box-flex:0;box-flex:0;margin-right:10px}#authorInfo .authorFollow{display:flex}#authorInfo .authorFollow .authorDropdownContainer{border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #D6D0C4;font-family:"Lato", "Helvetica Neue", "Helvetica", sans-serif;font-size:14px;-moz-appearance:none;-o-appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;cursor:pointer;display:inline-block;text-decoration:none;color:#333333;background-color:#F4F1EA;line-height:1;padding:8px 12px;font-size:16px;padding:12px 24px;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;margin-left:0px;padding:0px;min-width:38px;height:32px;background-image:url(/assets/down-caret.png);background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;float:right}#authorInfo .authorFollow .authorDropdownContainer:disabled{border-color:#DDDDDD}#authorInfo .authorFollow .authorDropdownContainer:hover{color:#333333;background-color:#ede6d6;text-decoration:none}#authorInfo .authorFollow .authorDropdownContainer:active{background-color:#D6D0C4}#authorInfo .authorFollow .authorDropdownContainer:disabled{background-color:#F3F3F3;color:#cccccc}@media (max-width: 540px){#authorInfo .authorFollow .authorDropdownContainer{min-width:20px;width:27px}}#authorBooks{*zoom:1}#authorBooks:after{content:"";display:table;clear:both}#authorBooks .sectionTitle{border-top:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding:10px 10px 0 10px;margin:0}.accordionContent{padding:0 10px}.authorBio{padding:0 10px;margin-bottom:10px}.authorBooksMeta{color:#999999;font-family:"Lato", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:0 10px}.authorBooksMeta a{color:#00635D}.authorBooksTotalReviewCount:before,.authorBooksTotalRatingCount:before{content:"\00b7"}.authorDetailsList dt,.authorDetailsList dd{display:inline;margin:0}.authorDetailsList dd:after{content:'\A';white-space:pre}.authorDetailsList dt{font-weight:bold}.authorDetailsList dd{color:#999999;font-family:"Lato", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;margin-bottom:15px}.authorDetailsList dd a{color:#00635D}.authorSimilarAuthorsLink{padding:0 10px}.authorDistinctWorksLink{padding:0 10px;display:block;margin-bottom:10px}.authorFansLink{font-weight:bold}.authorInterviewsList{list-style-type:none;margin:0;padding:0}.authorInterviewsList .authorInterview{margin-bottom:15px}.authorInterviewsList .authorInterviewAt{color:#999999;font-family:"Lato", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif}.authorInterviewsList .authorInterviewAt a{color:#00635D}.authorInterviewsList .authorInterviewTitle{display:block}.authorName{margin-bottom:10px}.authorShortBio{color:#999999;font-family:"Lato", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif}.authorShortBio a{color:#00635D}.authorQuotesLink{margin-bottom:15px} _Q: [] It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. Deeply disturbing and a truly horrific read.would I recommend it? [CDATA[ You are very welcome. If you're a fan of splatter plunk and extreme horror, this is a MUST READ! This review is the opinions of Kirstie, the human. The ending didn't end on a huge cliffhanger but I'm intruiged to see what the next one have in store. The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. var ue_id = "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245"; It's really just bad. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. 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. return false; // Your life will be better without wasting the time. The author nailed it! Aron's story is well written, well paced, lives it to the extreme banner but has good character development and plot structure, unlike so many other extreme works. For any of you who feels the violence and depravity is the most important part of the story, you need to read this book to learn about character development - because when the reader cares for the protagonist, they can FEEL the bad things happening. I didnt see the warnings but wish I had. I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. cringey womans point of view written by a man who doesnt talk to many women. Exclusively against women - apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. Gave it 4 because I thought it was too short and the ending was too abrupt. Thanks for reading! I see this authors name everywhere I go now so knew it was time I tried him out. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. (LogOut/ 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. Id be lying if I said I didnt enjoy every sick moment of this depraved tale. A.async = !0; (LogOut/ actually surprised me towards the end, when i found out the why behind it all. try { 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. if (isRetina) { 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. }); Not gonna lie the start of this book had me all motivated to clean my house which was great. What I loved most about this book is that it was completely character driven. Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. a pretty fun and crazy read overall. 18 Nov 2020. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder, and sickening horror brought forth bythe Slob. The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. Should you read it? } } window.csa("Config", { Her plans do not always go as intended, thereby adding still more twists to a plot which, on paper, sounds so simple. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. }; She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. editors should have cut it out. return null; When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! The Slob by Aron Beauregard brings forth an unpleasant reality of intimate violation and torment. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Vera grew up in a filthy household. I read it before bed and I just laid there for so long thinking about the "desert" scene. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Please try again later. Thanks! Her child is aborted in a way that I cant even describe here. The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. It's disgusting and will make you cringe and wrinkle your nose and upper lip as if you were constantly saying "ewwwww.". googletag.pubads().setTargeting("resource", "author_19170844"); Vera, Vera, Vera, if only you had turned back and headed home, instead of chasing an extra 40 dollars.!! And Im sure youre a stand up guy who loves to read stories about women being assaulted and tortured. , Independently published (18 November 2020), Language They try to escape, and find even more corpses of women in a barn, each with their own imaginative injuries. I cant imagine what the narrator went through reading this. Aron Beauregard. If you like your horror on the extreme side, then this book will punch you in the gutt and leave you winded for hours. googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(true); holy shit he is". A well written book that is worth a read. q("f", arguments) Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. This is a place to discuss horror literature. The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. also, there's a part where he describes something impossible. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. var ue_furl = "fls-na.amazon.com"; } 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. Theres no proof of age required to download or read this book, andthere fucking should be. //
