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. I really enjoyed the detail and lack of restriction in Beauregard's writing, and I was wondering, for those of you who've possibly read "The Slob", or are fans of Beauregard's work yourself, what are other books, or other authors worth checking out? Her child is aborted in a way that I cant even describe here. 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. Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. I cheered when Vera ran him through his own human-sized meat grinder. It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. 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. 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 imagery that Bazterrica wrote with such detail had me wanting something new to read with just as much detail during gruesome scenes, or even more detail than what was needed. Now, I like splatterpunk, so I knew what I was getting into. Just when I thought it couldnt get worse, the author somehow managed to throw in homophobia and racism in the final 10 pages! Still, The Slobs plot shows good enough construction for it to survive the occasional misstep. (LogOut/ Exclusively against women - apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. }); They try to escape, and find even more corpses of women in a barn, each with their own imaginative injuries. Veras son is the product of utter depravity. //]]>. 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. You know, people go to psychiatrists for far less extreme reasons. The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. I tried to make it through this one as well. Such nicely constructed sentences to say such horrible and vile things. 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. (Then I felt bad for laughing. I kept praying hed choke on a hairball but I guess thats just a cat thing. As well as descriptions of bloated flesh and sticky viscera. 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. 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. While the rape scenes were horrific, they were alsoover the top? Vera is a woman with determination and grit, who struggles to escape her troubled youth. It's when the book hits its 45-50% marker that things get nasty. CONTAINS SPOILERS. You can imagine where it goes from there. The novella maintains its tone of dry wit even after Veras ordeal in the lair of The Slob has begun. This book absolutely is not for everyone. The detail, not just of the crimes, the violations, the abuse, but even the state of the filthy houses. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? Im even considering reading the sequel. He writes to make money off sick minds that love trauma. In Son, my gosh, you get a cold, hard look at humanity at its worst! 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 am usually disgusted by the stomach turning intricate details and analogies, and I feel like I immediately need a shower after finishing a chapter. To quote the book, No one knows how the seemingly minor choices they make will come to affect them. When Vera becomes a salesman herself, she has no idea of the danger shes put herself into. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! Keep them coming, Aron!! (my favorite). Or more feminine? 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. 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. Publisher: Not specified. It wont end well. Its just confusing!! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. After pursuing careers (which ultimately failed) in music, filmmaking, 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. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Take a look at Arons Year in Books. 148 pages first pub 2020 ISBN/UID: 9798566153230. 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. I could not put this book aside. Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now! And I sincerely doubt Ill be reading anything else like, Childrens Book Review: Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-El, ARC Audiobook Review: French Holiday by Sarah Ready, Childrens Book Review: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. 16 reviews 6 followers. I started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I is for Internet (featuring my short story Transgef). Read something decent. I read it as fast as I could to reach the conclusion, rooting for the captured heroine. The book starts off slow then packs a punch like a motherfucker, leaving scenes in your brain that require immediate eye bleach. Horror author Aron Beauregard welcomes you into his world of depravity. The reviews on his listing read like snuff site comments:Heck, this is as disturbing as it gets; At times I was shocked at what I was reading and didnt think anyone would ever go this far in a book; Degradation, humiliation, endless violence and revulsion on a grand scale, all the way to the bitter sweet ending.That said, I imagine that there are some extreme horror novels that are well written and this is anything but. 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. So why do I do this to myself? Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. Like. "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. It made zero sense with the rest of the plot of the book. But will the faint light shes chasing shine through the darkness or will she be left cleaning up another gruesome mess? . Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. 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. He just wanted his Bessie to feel pleasure. 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. Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? (LogOut/ ), What follows wasdeeply disturbing, but also so over-the-top that it made me laugh in places. What I loved most about this book is that it was completely character driven. Destiny is a struggling actress who will do anything to make it big. It did provide backstory to how Vera ended up where she did, and why she was so obsessed with cleaning. Then he forced me to watch him boil my scalp and hair. Specific issues include: Overzealous hollers on tropers who come into the threads without being familiar with all the rules and traditions of the tropes. Language: English. SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT His ability to create flawed and realistic characters and wonderful dialogue really put him at the top of the pack. KyleeLuvv 1 yr. ago Thank you for the concern, but that was in fact not me. I finally did it. Hello! shelved 39,601 times Showing 30 distinct works. 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. Im not a big gore fan; normally it doesnt bother me and Im not really drawn to the sub genre. Finding out she is pregnant, she takes on a job as a vacuum door to door salesman. Paperback . Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. 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. Thanks for reading! The chapters leading up to this point are put to good use, however. Its also hideously misogynistic, as well as homophobic, but if you at least skim-read the review above youd know that. I was immediately sucked into the world this author created. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? 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. The detail, not just of the crimes, the violations, the abuse, but even the state of the filthy houses. Publisher: . I needn't have worried though. Thats all I have for today. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I skim over his writing style because theres so much else to focus on, but oh god. His frail, weathered body was no longer able to please his wife, and selflessly, he hoped that the boys would. 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 think this book was pushing it, even for me! I hope everyone had a good weekend. I will never get those images out of my head. 5/5 slob skulls 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 knew it would be gross, and that I'd feel like I needed a shower afterwards. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. I was set to give it 3 stars and to conclude that it was well done, just not for me. (LogOut/ But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. And I sincerely doubt Ill be reading anything else like The Slob series. 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. Plot- or character-driven? previous 1 2 3 next sort by previous 1 2 3 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. WARNING:This book contains graphic content. Just wanted to drop a line to all the people who were kind enough to follow me on Goodreads. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. Capturing and disposing of young women for his own pleasure and an undisclosed reason, he meets his match in personal hell. A must-read for splatter fans! All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. For tips on being a librarian, check out the I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. Have you enjoyed Ed Lee, Wrath James White, Kristopher Triana or any of the other Splatterpunk greats? Vera Harlow is a survivor. } 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. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Aron Beauregard books online. After living in a filthy home for most of her early life, Vera becomes an obsessive neat freak. 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 idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. var hash = window.location.hash.substring(1); Add to basket. You are very welcome. Get yours today. It brings dark imagery that will haunt you forever. medium 75% fast 25%. Im not a big gore fan; normally it doesnt bother me and Im not really drawn to the sub genre. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. Overall, another extreme horror hit by one of my new favorite writers. Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to comment or request changes to book records. (LogOut/ "Full review available at The Mort Report: "Another awesome book by Aron. 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. But Ill give it to Beauregard, this book made me genuinely uncomfortable. Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: ! 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! The Slob is a despicable character, dripping gore from head to foot. 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. EDIT: now that I've had some time on ponder, have a proper review. One day she notices a house way back from the street. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. Vera has knocked on the wrong door, and she is going to pay a price for it. 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. This book is a great example of that. Synopsis. Author: Aron Beauregard 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. But it also brings a good story with a solid plot and evocative characters. last activity 0 minutes ago, A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. } The vile, repulsiveness contained in a mere 128 pages is staggering. I did like the scene where she killed The Slob. 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. Amazon recommended it to me based on reading Tender is the Flesh and Things Have Been Worse Since We Last Spoke; neither of which come close to how graphic this work is and I went in completely unprepared. I literally felt sick reading it, more so than The Slob! Her plans do not always go as intended, thereby adding still more twists to a plot which, on paper, sounds so simple. To add more books, click here . Go look at internet cats instead. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. It was nasty. SON OF THE SLOB By Aron Beauregard. (Good book though, don't get me wrong. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? a pretty fun and crazy read overall. Pace. Vera's son is the product of utter depravity. I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. But I also keep thinking about it and pondering it! A feast for the depraved! Mr. Son of the Slob, in some ways, is worse than The Slob. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. The Slob Aron Beauregard. Its easy to see the villain in The Slob. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! disgusting, gory and definitely gross. The torso and limbs had been divided up like pizza in a first-grade math problem. I had high expectations going into this book that it would disgust and offend. if (this.auth.status === "not_authorized") { This is being done so that gay men couldeat human meat from women to be less feminine? But will the faint light shes chasing shine through the darkness or will she be left cleaning up another gruesome mess? The author makes you care about the characters before he puts them through hell. Her biography runs into a marriage to paralysed Vietnam veteran Daniel, who she originally courted with sick jokes about cannibalism and strokes; this entire life story is narrated by Vera narrates with lashings of observational humour. If you want disgusting, depraved murder fantasies, then I cant argue that this is the book for you. Rather than make light of the situation, Veras sense of humour serves to increase the readers empathy. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is basically a full length award winning gross-out entry. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. I expected a gruesome and graphic story, and I got it. Refresh and try again. What I was not counting on was all the info-dumping after the first chapter. Wedding Day Massacre. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). 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. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. 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. Tags: 4 stars, Aron Beauregard, horror, Kim. SYNOPSIS: Vera Harlow is a survivor. Having just finished reading The Slob, I was so impressed that I immediately dove into Aron's other novella Die Tommy. }); Language: English. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially . The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. 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. Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. Format: Digital. I feel bad for future generation who have access to this book. Even Twilight would be better than this. Event.observe(window, 'load', function() { Son of The Slob. Synopsis via Goodreads: Justin is an out of work actor who turns to porn as a means to pay the bills. She was now essentially just a pile of chunks and sections. Your email address will not be published. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. Ive decided that Im not about gore for gores sake. But I also keep thinking about it and pondering it! However, has it stuck in my brain. The characters were refreshingly original, the story unforgettable, and the ending was to die for. The steps of an evil that brings back the ghastly memories she . 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. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Hard to see the good in this book when its riddled with sexism, fatphobia, and ableism. 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. Why did you think you'd get different results this time? Which is disgusting. I think this book was pushing it, even for me! 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. Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. What even is my life right now? Error rating book. The Slob 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). Welcome back. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. I didnt expect flowing, eloquent phrasing describing horrors both real and (hopefully) fictional in great gory detail. Once again, Beauregard knocks it out of the park. Thanks! Get help and learn more about the design. Cookie Notice During the investigation of recent hollers in the Complete Monster thread, it's become apparent to the staff that an insular, unfriendly culture has evolved in the Complete Monster and Magnificent Bastard threads that is causing problems.. What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. 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. She runs into the slob and shit just hits the fan. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. Maybe Dr. Guyver could prescribe me something to stop the dreams. Pace. By that logic anyone who enjoys horror of any kind could be considered disturbed. The Slob Author: Aron Beauregard Published: November 18, 2020 146 Pages. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. Link below. Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. img.scaleToMaxWidth(385); Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. Conquering this sub-genre of horror fiction, Aron Beauregard has officially succeeded in putting the "splat" in splatterpunk. He seems to really enjoy that part. Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. Web The Slob Has A Premise That Can Be Summarised In A Single Succinct Line: After a long hiatus of not reading due to some stressors in my personal life, i finally picked up a book (tender is the flesh by. 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.

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