Martha Manadi @MarthaManadi . Hard to believe, I know. As well as descriptions of bloated flesh and sticky viscera. A feast for the depraved! Not exactly a groundbreaking concept for an extreme horror story; even the title recalls Rex Millers seminal 1987 splatterpunk novel Slob. Librarian Manual For more information, please see our Are you a fan of the sick, twisted, or demented? The author managed to exceed my expectations. if (hash === 'blog' && showBlogFormLink) { I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. 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 Augustina Bazterrica) and started reading again. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. (LogOut/ 28 Jul 2021. They are able to edit and improve the Goodreads catalog, and have made it one of the better catalogs online. Author: Aron Beauregard Its just confusing!! Yes it's extreme, but it's also well written and had me reading well into the late hours of the night to finish it, even though I had to be up early for work in the morning. medium 75% fast 25%. US$15.47. 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. } else { It had parts that were disgusting, had rape, depravity, and told with clean languge. a pretty fun and crazy read overall. KyleeLuvv 1 yr. ago Thank you for the concern, but that was in fact not me. I was so shocked and disgusted by this book that I knew I had to review it (to warn people off), but its not fair to the author to do that without reading the whole work. What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. For general comments on Goodreads and for requests for changes to site functionality, try Goodreads Help or use the Contact Us link instead. I needn't have worried though. Specific issues include: Overzealous hollers on tropers who come into the threads without being familiar with all the rules and traditions of the tropes. 'The Slob' is not extreme horror, it's extreme violence. Ive decided that Im not about gore for gores sake. This isnt like Chuck Palahniuks smartly written and graphic Guts a short story that caused people to faint from the horror at book readings. I guess weve all got our things, but I know which Id rather be . Link below. 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. Synopsis via Goodreads: Justin is an out of work actor who turns to porn as a means to pay the bills. Or more feminine? The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. This book review was written prior to this website transitioning to AI-written reviews by Buddy the BookBot. dark 100% tense 75% challenging 50% mysterious 25% sad 25%. Pace. Thanks! Aron Beauregard. This man should be charged with distributing CP at this point. Browse his catalog of fully illustrated Splatterpunk horror books and. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. But will the faint light shes chasing shine through the darkness or will she be left cleaning up another gruesome mess? var showBlogFormLink = document.getElementById('show_external_blog_form'); Surrounded by little more than the corpses of her captors other victims, Vera must become a final girl reincarnation of MacGuyver to survive, utilising the gruesome implements at her disposal to escape from The Slob. Language: English. 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. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. I hope everyone had a good weekend. Get help and learn more about the design. Aron Beauregards writing is incredibly, mind-numbingly, tearing-your-hair-out-to-feel-something-ly boring. The indo-dump was the main character's entire life, from childhood to when she was an adult. Vera is a woman with determination and grit, who struggles to escape her troubled youth. Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to, A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. His frail, weathered body was no longer able to please his wife, and selflessly, he hoped that the boys would. Honest, there was no foul languge at all. Vera Harlow is a survivor. Also, dont eat while reading it. 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. Son of The Slob Aron Beauregard. Aron was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. But it also brings a good story with a solid plot and evocative characters. I skim over his writing style because theres so much else to focus on, but oh god. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Click here to purchase your copy of THE SLOB! Im still working out all the mechanics of the sport. I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. Im not a big gore fan; normally it doesnt bother me and Im not really drawn to the sub genre. This is where it was suggested to me to look into Aron Beauregard's "The Slob". 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. Disgusting. SYNOPSIS: Vera Harlow is a survivor. If you havent read this one yet, dont miss out! All of these experiences led to a raft of psychological issues as an adult, but none grave enough to prevent Vera from finding love. Amazon.com.au:Customer reviews: The Slob Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. 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. Im even considering reading the sequel. Go look at internet cats instead. In Son, my gosh, you get a cold, hard look at humanity at its worst! The Slob is a cautionary tale and plays out like some sort of deranged Americana folklore. J Heidecker. Stine, Harold Schechter, Roald Dahl. If you're a mother like me, you will immediately know when you read it which part I'm referring to. That swung from bad to good to bad so many times I'm not sure what to think. [PDF] [EPUB] The Slob Download 148 pages first pub 2020 ISBN/UID: 9798566153230. The Slob is not extreme horror, its extreme violence. It's when the book hits its 45-50% marker that things get nasty. I dont believe in trigger warnings, but if any book needs one, its, 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. 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. 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. I picked this up because Horror Twitter was talking about it. Harold, the sinister seed left by the man who took everything from her, continues to blossom in nauseating fashion. Plausible concepts are a huge plus, but psychological horror in any setting is fantastic. I read it as fast as I could to reach the conclusion, rooting for the captured heroine. Outside of that, the last, oh, say 20%-10% of this book was really disappointing as I felt it was extremely rushed in explaining things I felt the reader didn't really care about, all in the name of "no loose ends". See if your friends have read any of Aron Beauregard's books. 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. This book absolutely is not for everyone. If you are having trouble finding the link to add a new thread, try this: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/new?context_id=220-goodreads-librarians-group&context_type=Group, House of Darkness House of Light: The True Story Volume Three, What Were Your Top Reads This Year (2022), TBR Challenge Adventure - June 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023. Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. Also there's a final twist that Vera is pregnant with the Slob's child. The Slob by Aron Beauregard | Goodreads Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: ! I was so confused and mad that I can't remember which it was. The Slob by Aron Beauregard - Goodreads 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. (LogOut/ Beauregard is a superb story teller. What I didnt expect was evocative depth. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. What I was not counting on was all the info-dumping after the first chapter. I absolutely LUV the horror genre, the bloodier & gorier the better. The book starts off slow then packs a punch like a motherfucker, leaving scenes in your brain that require immediate eye bleach. It brings dark imagery that will haunt you forever. EDIT: now that I've had some time on ponder, have a proper review. Books by Aron Beauregard | Book Depository Format: Digital. In summary, this book was absolutely brutal. Language: English. Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Theres no proof of age required to download or read this book, andthere fucking should be. Determined to coax out the bright side of her child that she sees an occasional glimpse of, Vera strives for normalcy. But Ill give it to Beauregard, this book made me genuinely uncomfortable. What I can say is, it is a very quick read and it doesnt take long before you get to the goods. I have heard a clip of this Authors other work. I cant recommend this one enough! The first-person perspective is brilliantly conversational, the character entertaining, relatable, and evocative. This is being done so that gay men couldeat human meat from women to be less feminine? [DOWNLOAD [PDF]> The Slob by Aron Beauregard - Twitter 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. With seemingly thousands of people looking for the most extreme in extreme horror, he is a people pleaser. Read something decent. 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. The idea terrifies me, but I think Im gonna do it. Dont be curious, dont try to measure your own exposure to graphic horror against this writing. 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. Tags: 4 stars, Aron Beauregard, horror, Kim. 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. His ability to create flawed and realistic characters and wonderful dialogue really put him at the top of the pack. Welcome back. Your email address will not be published. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). I see this authors name everywhere I go now so knew it was time I tried him out. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially . 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 book absolutely is not for everyone. previous 1 2 3 next sort by previous 1 2 3 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author.
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