gads.src = (useSSL ? g = p.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Hey man its Aron, thanks for checking out the books and creating the post, I really appreciate you. 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. !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}(); , Dimensions function(a9, a, p, s, t, A, g) { return false; Well, I guess I am fascinated by and enjoy the imagination put into creating such monstrosities and seeing just how far someone can go--like what putrid and horrifying scenarios havent been done yet or what scenarios or storylines havent gone far enough. 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. if (window.csa) { Which was your favorite of the two? Slob is the nastiest but yellow is a close second for sure and is just amazing! }); 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. (LogOut/ Thanks! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It was a short read but didn't feel too short. stylesheet.type = "text/css"; It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. 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. 28 Jul 2021. var gads = document.createElement("script"); (LogOut/ The author is talented with their words, which can be more rare for this genre. , Publisher googletag.pubads().setTargeting("grsession", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); a pretty fun and crazy read overall. It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. It was brutal, nauseating and exceptionally well written. . 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, Horror Bookworm Spotlights JohnBaltisberger, American Cannibal edited by RebeccaRowland, Zombie Cheerleaders On LSD by PeterCaffrey, Tales To Make You Vomit: Savage Headhunters by J. ManfredWeichsel, Ooze: Little Bursts Of Body Horror edited by Ruth AnnaEvans, The Insatiable Hunger Of Trees by SamanthaEaton, We All Fall Before The Harvest by C.M. 'The Slob' is not extreme horror, it's extreme violence. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. 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. for(var i=0; i The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. The Slob. Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and sickening horror brought forth by The Slob. and our try { var googletag = googletag || {}; Until next time -E.B. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. 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. 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. Get fucking dirty and read The Slob. disgusting, gory and definitely gross. node.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node); Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. I will never get those images out of my head. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Aron Beauregard is one of the hardest working artists I know and is rapidly slithering his way into becoming the King of splatter. Aron Beauregard is the real deal when it comes to extreme horror. 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. Plausible concepts are a huge plus, but psychological horror in any setting is fantastic. }); pubID: '3211', adServer: 'googletag', bidTimeout: 4e3, params: { aps_privacy: '1YN' } The Slob is not extreme horror, its extreme violence. When you enter his realm, be prepared to embrace the ugly and FEEL THE SPLATTER! It's disgusting and will make you cringe and wrinkle your nose and upper lip as if you were constantly saying "ewwwww.". The Slob is a cautionary tale and plays out like some sort of deranged Americana folklore. Cancel anytime. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. I also really enjoyed the illustrations throughout the book. What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband, Daniel, are expecting, she needs fast cash. } Exclusively against women apart from a scene at the end when a group of gay men are beheaded. For those you are easily offended or upset.steer clear. if (window.Mobvious === undefined) { } Bizarro Horror fans will enjoy the reach, and Extreme Horror fans will enjoy Arons dedication to a quality level of relevant brutality and gore. I just want my money back. I definitely gagged, but the ending made no sense. Extreme horror authors - Listen Up! Aron Beauregards writing is incredibly, mind-numbingly, tearing-your-hair-out-to-feel-something-ly boring. Wow! _Q: [] , Independently published (18 November 2020), Language Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2021. Change). It was about a teenager who couldnt 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. This is a place to discuss horror literature. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? She climbs the steps to the house and knocks on the door. Nothing is particularly well written. The long, the shortits all here. There is like a 10 minuet description of "The Slob" in the seen that take about 5 seconds in real time. Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. Now she is obsessed with cleaning. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("gr_author", "false"); It was a joke, but sorry it didnt land for you. I saw a tik tok of a popular guy talking about the most disturbing books he has read and The Slob was in there. var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; "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); It is so good and if you want to be disturbed while secretly loving it, check it out. }()); var stylesheet = document.createElement("link"); //= 2; // retina display Honestly I wouldn't bother. Im sure some people like this hate but it is trash writing Started off good and got to the point of whatever garbage the writer could think of went into the story. (function() { Book review: How to Sell a Haunted House by GradyHendrix. If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! He goes out of his way to let you know he appreciates you supporting him and that goes a long way for me! I enjoyed this book a lot and will be buying the second. I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. I follow a lot of horror reviewers and this author's books keep popping up. The Slob is a despicable character, dripping gore from head to foot. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. //]]>. Admittedly, the tone is not always stable. I had some laugh out loud moments where I probably wasn't supposed to. They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. I cant recommend this one enough! Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Through sheer will, she overcomes adversity and marries the love of her life. Vera is a woman with determination and grit, who struggles to escape her troubled youth. The ending didn't end on a huge cliffhanger but I'm intruiged to see what the next one have in store. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 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. Forest. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Highly recommended for those who like this sub-genre of horror and those who have a strong stomach. Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app. 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. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. //