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. 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. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. i just didn't expect it to go in that direction at all. Its also hideously misogynistic, as well as homophobic, but if you at least skim-read the review above youd know that. This book is a great example of that. I read a lot of extreme horror, so I doubt Im a prude or a pussy. }("apstag", window, document, "script", "//c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js"); Capturing and disposing of young women for his own pleasure and an undisclosed reason, he meets his match in personal hell. The Slob was a "nice" quick read, definitely not a book to read before bed! throw new Error("could not load device-specific stylesheet : " + err.message); var ue_sid = "858-7666235-7728273"; I also really enjoyed the illustrations throughout the book. _Q: [] Gave it 4 because I thought it was too short and the ending was too abrupt. Vera grew up in a filthy household. View more posts. I want to read Tender is the Flesh too but Im gonna stay on the Aaron Beauregard train since theyre cheap and good lol. ), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2022. This is a place to discuss horror literature. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. This review is the opinions of Kirstie, the human. It was a short read but didn't feel too short. //]]> Ive included some of my favorites below (with the authors permission) as well as some of my favorite quotes. But still, 10/10 A.B. The Slob and Yellow are my two favorites as well! 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. 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. var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; (function(e){var c=e;var a=c.ue||{};a.main_scope="mainscopecsm";a.q=[];a.t0=c.ue_t0||+new Date();a.d=g;function g(h){return +new Date()-(h?0:a.t0)}function d(h){return function(){a.q.push({n:h,a:arguments,t:a.d()})}}function b(m,l,h,j,i){var k={m:m,f:l,l:h,c:""+j,err:i,fromOnError:1,args:arguments};c.ueLogError(k);return false}b.skipTrace=1;e.onerror=b;function f(){c.uex("ld")}if(e.addEventListener){e.addEventListener("load",f,false)}else{if(e.attachEvent){e.attachEvent("onload",f)}}a.tag=d("tag");a.log=d("log");a.reset=d("rst");c.ue_csm=c;c.ue=a;c.ueLogError=d("err");c.ues=d("ues");c.uet=d("uet");c.uex=d("uex");c.uet("ue")})(window);(function(e,d){var a=e.ue||{};function c(g){if(!g){return}var f=d.head||d.getElementsByTagName("head")[0]||d.documentElement,h=d.createElement("script");h.async="async";h.src=g;f.insertBefore(h,f.firstChild)}function b(){var k=e.ue_cdn||"z-ecx.images-amazon.com",g=e.ue_cdns||"images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com",j="/images/G/01/csminstrumentation/",h=e.ue_file||"ue-full-11e51f253e8ad9d145f4ed644b40f692._V1_.js",f,i;if(h.indexOf("NSTRUMENTATION_FIL")>=0){return}if("ue_https" in e){f=e.ue_https}else{f=e.location&&e.location.protocol=="https:"?1:0}i=f? But perhaps seeing a psychiatrist is also a good idea. What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. editors should have cut it out. "Events.SushiEndpoint": "https://unagi.amazon.com/1/events/com.amazon.csm.csa.prod", This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. Specifically, the part wherein the protagonist refuses to eat, so The Slob ties her up to a bed, rapes her with the meat, forces her to eat it, kills her unborn child, and makes her eat that for dessert. }, 1 title per month from Audibles entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. return false; 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. Beauregard provides all the innards of a daring venture that pushes . I saw the very same Tik Tok and immediately picked The Slob since he didnt recommend it haha. I can't wait to read more of his books. And then it wasn't.Wasn't really horror or thrilling. Halfway through the book though it became clear to me that Id never be going near a vacuum cleaner again. But Aron Beauregard is a brilliant writer and The Slob will give you nightmares for weeks! The book starts off slow then packs a punch like a motherfucker, leaving scenes in your brain that require immediate eye bleach. hard to listen to in parts. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. Cancel anytime. a[a9] = { 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. and our Within the first chapter or two I was already disappointed. This is definitely not for the faint hearted.. very graphic details! Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. One of the worst books I've ever read. (LogOut/ Should you read it? Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. Explore range of Books, DVDs, Toys & Collectibles while supplies last. The Slob is for Extreme Horror fans. I expected something terrible to happen to her pregnancy but DAMN. if (isRetina) { Add to basket. 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. US$17.81. she came off pretentious and her relationship with her husband seemed a little bit token. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! if (window.ue && window.ue.tag) { window.ue.tag('author:show:signed_out', ue.main_scope);window.ue.tag('author:show:signed_out:mobileWeb', ue.main_scope); } var ue_mid = "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1"; Please try your request again later. 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. window.Mobvious.device_type = 'mobile'; This book is extremely brutal and there are so many trigger warnings. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. var url; 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. Exclusively against women - apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 20 books. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. "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. Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? var node = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; googletag.pubads().setTargeting("sid", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); It's when the book hits its 45-50% marker that things get nasty. 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. For those you who enjoy this genre, you will like it. This is probably the most disturbing novella Ive read in a long time. It is time to meet Mr. Aron Beauregard. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. if(cookiePair[0] === name) { The Slob is about a women who is pregnant and becomes a door to door vaccumn salesperson to make some extra cash. [CDATA[ node.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node); Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. There is like a 10 minuet description of "The Slob" in the seen that take about 5 seconds in real time. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. But only if you want to feel uncomfortable and digusted the whole time!!! if (window.csa) { After living in a filthy home for most of her early life, Vera becomes an obsessive neat freak. 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. Hes honestly my favorite author as of late and he seems like such a cool guy as well! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022, (WARNING: This review contains MAJOR spoilers. 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. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. 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. You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? I low key love it though. ! The Slob By: Aron Beauregard Narrated by: Lila Kerry Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins 4.1 (202 ratings) Try for $0.00 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I went onto Amazon. It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. The Slob is the most disgusting thing I've ever read. 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. The female protagonist has a really bad case of "female written by a man". cringey womans point of view written by a man who doesnt talk to many women. Forest. (LogOut/ It is not full-on bizarro, but one can see the elements of that subgenre in this story. I see this authors name everywhere I go now so knew it was time I tried him out. } But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. I will never get those images out of my head. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. // A.async = !0; Everything seems to be going well for her, the nastiness that was her childhood a distant memory until a door-to-door salesman inadvertently changes her life forever. Its not an experiment of the form, its not to achieve a single reaction (revulsion), its not clever. Tender is the Flesh: TikTok Made Me Buy It! 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 read Johnny Got His Gun first and then The Slob came up as a suggestion. Also, if anyone reads his stuff and is interested, I've just created a sub dedicated to him so check it out. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Which was your favorite of the two? var ue_furl = "fls-na.amazon.com"; 18 Nov 2020. 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. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) "You cant change what cloth youve been cut from but you can at least try to wash it.". You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Plausible concepts are a huge plus, but psychological horror in any setting is fantastic. The torso and limbs had been divided up like pizza in a first-grade math problem. To get the latest updates about upcoming releases, signed books and merchandise, film news, his horror podcasts, and so much more, visit his website: To subscribe to his free newsletter, join the AB Horror Maggot Mailing List at: Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. imagine Rob Zombie on steroids. 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. Your Premium Plus plan is $14.95 a month after 30 day trial. But such a pat summary does little justice to just how engagingly twisted this book is. But wasn't. // //