Its also hideously misogynistic, as well as homophobic, but if you at least skim-read the review above youd know that. (He's only ever called The Slob, no actual name is given. I didnt expect flowing, eloquent phrasing describing horrors both real and (hopefully) fictional in great gory detail. It brings the wtf-did-I-just-read moments. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Son of The Slob Aron Beauregard. 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. 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? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Determined to coax out the bright side of her child that she sees an occasional glimpse of, Vera strives for normalcy. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. 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. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. 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. Vera grew up in a filthy household. Moods. SYNOPSIS: Vera Harlow is a survivor. Until next time -E.B. As well as descriptions of bloated flesh and sticky viscera. Which is disgusting. Your email address will not be published. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. It wont end well. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Dont. https://www.amazon.com/Slob-Aron-Beauregard-ebook/dp/B08NT3DXSC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=slob+by+aaron&qid=1624494013&s=books&sr=1-1, Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes by JeffStrand, Warrior Soul & Other Stories by J. ManfredWeichsel, Horror Bookworm Reviews Contributes ToGodless. If you want disgusting, depraved murder fantasies, then I cant argue that this is the book for you. 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. last activity 0 minutes ago, A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. Quick View. Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. I think this might be my favorite Aron Beauregard ", 195808 members Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: ! For tips on being a librarian, check out the 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 Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. One of my favorite aspects of Arons writing style is it has just the right amount of subtle humor and social commentary that doesnt derail the carnage. Pace. It was nasty. 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. Please avoid all-caps, especially in thread topics, as it is considered SHOUTING. Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Aron Beauregard books online. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use . The author managed to exceed my expectations. Synopsis. However, it wasn't until 40% of the way into the book that Vera finally ends up at the Slob's house. But will the faint light shes chasing shine through the darkness or will she be left cleaning up another gruesome mess? This is being done so that gay men couldeat human meat from women to be less feminine? 293 ratings The Slob Publisher's Summary Some stains don't come out.. Raised in a household so filthy it was stomach-spilling, Vera involuntarily evolved into a neat freak. 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. Hard to believe, I know. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. Her plans do not always go as intended, thereby adding still more twists to a plot which, on paper, sounds so simple. L is for Lycans (featuring my short story Harzie Pulls the Trigger), I is for Internet (featuring my short story Hackergirl), The Bumper Book of British Bizarro (featuring my short story House of Joy). Even Twilight would be better than this. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". And I sincerely doubt Ill be reading anything else like The Slob series. I literally felt sick reading it, more so than The Slob! But I also keep thinking about it and pondering it! Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews. 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. Exclusively against women - apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. I haven't interacted too much on here (that's probably more out of ignorance than intention) but I'm happy to change that should there be a demand. 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. Its not an experiment of the form, its not to achieve a single reaction (revulsion), its not clever. You know, people go to psychiatrists for far less extreme reasons. Browse his catalog of fully illustrated Splatterpunk horror books and. I was so confused and mad that I can't remember which it was. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Just when I thought it couldnt get worse, the author somehow managed to throw in homophobia and racism in the final 10 pages! She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. This book absolutely is not for everyone. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Disgusting. TL:DR; I've started back reading and due to my enjoyment of Bazterrica's writing in "Tender is the Flesh", it was suggested to me to read "The Slob" by Aron Beauregard. dark 100% tense 75% challenging 50% mysterious 25% sad 25%. One of the worst books I've ever read. $grfb.init.done(function() { Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. The Slob is the 4th book of Arons I have read and it definitely maintains the gore drenched hellscape that you have come to love and expect from him. fast 84% medium 15%. After I finished "Tender is the Flesh", I had a deep urge to read more horror, but something more foul as the book wasn't what it was hyped to be. shelved 39,601 times Showing 30 distinct works. ), What follows wasdeeply disturbing, but also so over-the-top that it made me laugh in places. Get fucking dirty and read The Slob. Barbaric and filthy disgusting. Vera Harlow is a survivor. Brutal to the core, The Slob will test even the most ardent lover of extreme horrors stamina and tolerance. (Then I felt bad for laughing. His features and habits are stomach-churning, vividly familiar, and becoming more disturbing by the day. Keep them coming, Aron!! Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. 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. I guess weve all got our things, but I know which Id rather be . He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. Having just finished reading The Slob, I was so impressed that I immediately dove into Aron's other novella Die Tommy. In Son, my gosh, you get a cold, hard look at humanity at its worst! Paperback. Very well said! [DOWNLOAD [PDF]> The Slob by Aron Beauregard. By that logic anyone who enjoys horror of any kind could be considered disturbed. Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. Read something decent. Plot- or character-driven? Vera employs the same tone of voice to describe the horrors within his home: Figuring out what was connected to what was hardly as simple as the childrens song so many of us knew by heart. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. The Slob is a cautionary tale and plays out like some sort of deranged Americana folklore. // logged into Facebook user but not a GR app user; show FB button Im even considering reading the sequel. . 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. Horror author Aron Beauregard welcomes you into his world of depravity. 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. You are very welcome. Thats all I have for today. Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who have applied for and received librarian status on Goodreads. I was in a dark place in my head and decided it was the perfect time to read some Aron Beauregard. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. The Slob by Aron Beauregard (2021 Splatterpunk Awards) 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 will never get those images out of my head. "Son of The Slob" Signed Paperback Bundle $ 20.00 AB Horror Stitched Trucker Hat $ 25.00 . What I was not counting on was all the info-dumping after the first chapter. Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. Harold, the sinister seed left by the man who took everything from her, continues to blossom in nauseating fashion. The author makes you care about the characters before he puts them through hell. 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. 'The Slob' is not extreme horror, it's extreme violence. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? 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. Having said that, the big reveal as to "why" this was happening was so bizarre that it made me put the book down for a minute to make a "WTF?"