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Also, if anyone reads his stuff and is interested, I've just created a sub dedicated to him so check it out. if (isRetina) { .__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} I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. Press J to jump to the feed. } No reason or story behind it really.Sooo many questions left unanswered.It had potential to be really good. stylesheet.href = url; Maybe Dr. Guyver could prescribe me something to stop the dreams. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially for such a brutal, gruesome, gory, mind-wrecking Extreme Horror tale. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Pretty sure I would get banned if I started explaining everything in detail that happens , Can someone please tell me where I can read it for free I cant find it anywhere , Save $4 and get it from Amazon or Google books. Learn more. Link below. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Vera is a woman with determination and grit, who struggles to escape her troubled youth. pubID: '3211', adServer: 'googletag', bidTimeout: 4e3, params: { aps_privacy: '1YN' } The Slob was a "nice" quick read, definitely not a book to read before bed! Her ordeal soon becomes gruelling to read the fact that she is pregnant at the time of her capture leads to the most harrowing sequences and her quirky wit feeds into the pathos. Extreme violence towards women and gay men. It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. 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. var source = getCookieWithoutJQuery("source"); var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.pubads().setTargeting("surface", "mw"); I will never get those images out of my head. I finished a few shorter stories that Ive been working on and had another arm-wrestling practice. (LogOut/ If this doesn't become a cult classic I'll eat one of 'The Slobs' home cooked meals. But still, 10/10 A.B. var url; Which was your favorite of the two? (Good book though, don't get me wrong. The female protagonist has a really bad case of "female written by a man". var cookiePair = cookie.split('='); Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Aron Beauregard books online. hard to listen to in parts. Definitely going to read his other works. It's really just bad. (function() { Absolutely the worst thing Ive ever heard in my entire life. But then again, there isnt much outside of the extreme horror scenes. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. 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. disgusting, gory and definitely gross. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. for(var i=0; iJust finished Aron Beauregard's "The Slob" - reddit Classic extreme horror. Try again. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. 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. Aron Beauregard. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? }); , Dimensions Born A childish and cartoonishly homophobic premise festooned in boilerplate writing and the most anatomically incorrect violation of the female reproductive system youll read this side of the Mississippi! It was about a teenager who couldn't score the. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. var ue_mid = "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1"; 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. if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { 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. (function () { I want to read Tender is the Flesh too but Im gonna stay on the Aaron Beauregard train since theyre cheap and good lol. 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. Need to get to the next one soon enough. document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(stylesheet); After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). Get yours today. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. 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. Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. } She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. 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. (my favorite). I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. return null; 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. With seemingly thousands of people looking for the most extreme in extreme horror, he is a people pleaser. g = p.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Plane and simple. If you want disgusting, depraved murder fantasies, then I cant argue that this is the book for you. The vile, repulsiveness contained in a mere 128 pages is staggering. Should you read it? googletag.cmd.push(function() { Finding out she is pregnant, she takes on a job as a vacuum door to door salesman. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and sickening horror brought forth by The Slob. "https://":"http://";i+=f?g:k;i+=j;i+=h;c(i)}if(!e.ue_inline){if(a.loadUEFull){a.loadUEFull()}else{b()}}a.uels=c;e.ue=a})(window,document); Halfway through the book though it became clear to me that Id never be going near a vacuum cleaner again. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. window.csa("Config", { } catch (err) { Please try again. The Slob : Beauregard, Aron: Amazon.com.au: Books 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. if (a[a9]) return; [CDATA[ A must-read for splatter fans! 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. var ue_sid = "858-7666235-7728273"; He has a ton of books! Books by Aron Beauregard | Book Depository Not even from a plot point of view, just in terms of writing. "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Warning: This book contains graphic content. 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. 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. The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. It's just over the top gore. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. 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. Has anyone else read these? If you're a fan of splatter plunk and extreme horror, this is a MUST READ! The snarky observation, credible when presented in Veras internal monologue, becomes hard to swallow when actually spoken by a character who has been horribly mutilated and now fears for their life: After he took the top off, she pointed to her raw skull, he had me sit down. Please try again. // 1 title per month from Audibles entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. This is one book you dont want to miss. imagine Rob Zombie on steroids. Stine, Harold Schechter, Roald Dahl. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! Aron Beauregard. [CDATA[ she came off pretentious and her relationship with her husband seemed a little bit token. U want the nasty details? 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. I was a little worried as often when books are over-hyped, those are the ones I tend to not enjoy. "Try the new candy" and "Die Tommy" kind of have some helpful information before going into "Scary Bastard" was a wild read! But perhaps seeing a psychiatrist is also a good idea. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. After living in a filthy home for most of her early life, Vera becomes an obsessive neat freak. By that logic anyone who enjoys horror of any kind could be considered disturbed. "ebfg_email", "ebfg_sms"]; var gads = document.createElement("script"); I hope everyone had a good weekend. 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. 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. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. setDisplayBids: function() {}, var gptAdSlots = gptAdSlots || []; Very well said! Exclusively against women - apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. ), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2022. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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. 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. init: function() { 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 author managed to exceed my expectations. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Your life will be better without wasting the time. If you like your horror on the extreme side, then this book will punch you in the gutt and leave you winded for hours. The physical horror the protagonist goes through is beyond description in this review. completely homophobic and racist. , Paperback _Q: [] The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. I went onto Amazon. You know, people go to psychiatrists for far less extreme reasons. Tender is the Flesh: TikTok Made Me Buy It! Yes, there is such a thing. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). This is extreme horror at its finest. var cookie = cookies[i]; He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. It started off okay. !function(){function n(n,t){var r=i(n);return t&&(r=r("instance",t)),r}var r=[],c=0,i=function(t){return function(){var n=c++;return r.push([t,[].slice.call(arguments,0),n,{time:Date.now()}]),i(n)}};n._s=r,this.csa=n}(); "//securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js"; //The Slob by Aron Beauregard - Audiobook - Audible.com I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. for(var i=0; i You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. 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. The story as some great strength in that's is very well written and I got invested in the MC and her life story before the horror parts truly began. The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2022. 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. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I thoroughly enjoyed it and with it being my first Aron Beauregard read, I'm definitely a fan. function(a9, a, p, s, t, A, g) { Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. Also, dont eat while reading it. I really wish I didn't waste a credit on this book. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. //]]>. Cookie Notice The gore in American Psycho is worse. HOWEVER, the writing of the perfect storm is really well done, I was blindsided with the gross stuff after that. try { Have you enjoyed Ed Lee, Wrath James White, Kristopher Triana or any of the other Splatterpunk greats? }("apstag", window, document, "script", "//c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js"); 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. Aron Beauregard is one of the hardest working artists I know and is rapidly slithering his way into becoming the King of splatter. I saw the same tiktok and immediately was drawn to The Slob cause all I could think was how bad could it REALLY be? if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) //= 2; // retina display won't be reading or listening to any other stories by the author. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. I know this book has became a big thing on social media but I honestly don't recommend not for the fact that it is as before mentioned overly gory but because its just a bad book. This is definitely not for the faint hearted.. very graphic details! Loved it! The Slob. It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. stylesheet.rel = "stylesheet"; A.async = !0; Something went wrong with your request. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. }()); Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations.