No reason or story behind it really.Sooo many questions left unanswered.It had potential to be really good. Stine, Harold S, Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. (LogOut/ Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. : The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. Definitely going to read his other works. "//securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js"; (LogOut/ } catch (err) { 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. Aron Beauregard. I really wish I didn't waste a credit on this book. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. gads.type = "text/javascript"; A convenience shop owner and his wife go through a terrible event which leads to the most gruesome knargly revenge story ever. page: {requestId: "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", meaningful: "interactive"} Yes, there is such a thing. 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. I did really enjoy 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. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. Loved it! I read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. 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. Get help and learn more about the design. 28 Jul 2021. Absolutely the worst thing Ive ever heard in my entire life. The long, the shortits all here. 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. Add to basket . } Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. 1 title per month from Audibles entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. I started out not liking the main character. , Dimensions Within the first chapter or two I was already disappointed. }); I had high expectations going into this book that it would disgust and offend. The author nailed it! I low key love it though. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. , ISBN-13 I started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. Rather than make light of the situation, Veras sense of humour serves to increase the readers empathy. Im curious as youre deep into horror circles what would your best recommendations be for my reading list? The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. } else { [CDATA[ Hello! } 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. I definitely gagged, but the ending made no sense. We learn that this trait began during her childhood when she visited a friend and realised the squalor of her own home (There were places they could sit in their house Piles of clothing that would never be worn didnt comprise whole rooms No dead or dying mice emitting shrill cries of agony, twitching in insensitive traps); her troubled upbringing, sharing a family with a war-traumatised father and a sister with untreated bipolar disorder (We were just entering the 70s and mental health and its myriad of deficiencies were still mostly a mystery); the personal trauma of cleaning up the aftermath of her sisters gunshot suicide (I felt queasy looking at the mashup of tissue strewn about; there was even still one of Lisas eyeballs surrounded by meaty slop and wedged inside the partially cracked heating vent). disgusting, gory and definitely gross. googletag.cmd.push(function() { The Slob was a "nice" quick read, definitely not a book to read before bed! This book reminded me of the Wrong Turn movie series because of the meat grinder thingy. I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. Do you want your horror leaking bodily fluids all over the page yet also written with intelligence and a character you care about? big yikes. 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. return true; 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). I bought it and Im over halfway through with it. I expected something terrible to happen to her pregnancy but DAMN. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; One day she notices a house way back from the street. 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. I can't wait to read more of his books. 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. "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); And Im sure youre a stand up guy who loves to read stories about women being assaulted and tortured. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022, (WARNING: This review contains MAJOR spoilers. The Slob is not extreme horror, its extreme violence. 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. Until next time -E.B. 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. The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. 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. There are some moments that are hard to stomach in this book but its a wild ride and well worth your time. if (a[a9]) return; Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Change). I read The Slob and Tender is the Flesh because of the same tiktok guy. }; All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. "CacheDetection.RequestID": "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", a[a9] = { !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}(); You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Wow! This is one book you dont want to miss. It should be mandatory reading for every vacuum cleaner saleswoman. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Which was your favorite of the two? . Cancel anytime. Capturing and disposing of young women for his own pleasure and an undisclosed reason, he meets his match in personal hell. "ebfg_email", "ebfg_sms"]; I read it before bed and I just laid there for so long thinking about the "desert" scene. But wasn't. Youre still thinking of buying it right now? A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any 'feminine' qualities. The author is talented with their words, which can be more rare for this genre. Honestly I wouldn't bother. The Slob Paperback - 18 November 2020 by Aron Beauregard (Author) 1,571 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $5.58 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback $18.42 1 Used from $22.45 4 New from $18.42 SOME STAINS DON'T COME OUT. Your life will be better without wasting the time. You will love yellow, more indepth and a little bit of a longer read. return cookiePair[1]; g = p.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; //