The plot and all its grimy appendages braid together like clockwork. I started with the Slob as it seemed to be the most popular. 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. 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. "Events.SushiEndpoint": "https://unagi.amazon.com/1/events/com.amazon.csm.csa.prod", Everything else is an afterthought, with so little effort put into the surrounding plot, language or story elements that it reads like two different authors. Cookie Notice Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). I had to make myself finish it. completely homophobic and racist. With seemingly thousands of people looking for the most extreme in extreme horror, he is a people pleaser. 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. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house that will change her forever. There were multiple descriptors and scenes that made me have to look away from the words because I was getting nauseous, and the ending was the icing on the cake. When the slob said "Time for desert?" So why do I do this to myself? This is probably the most disturbing novella Ive read in a long time. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. with a cool curve ball at the end. Im still hard at work on my next novel, but today I have another book review to share. 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. Gave it 4 because I thought it was too short and the ending was too abrupt. Dont wanna embarrass myself up on the stage! The steps of an evil that resurrects the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away. Thats all I have for today. page: {requestId: "P9ZWWV3JHMTSXH679245", meaningful: "interactive"} 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. 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. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("grsession", "osid.e7fb582ebcf38074f9ee3bd8fb6dade1"); 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. I greatly enjoy Aaron Beauregard's intelligent style, his character development and his build-up of plot and extreme actions. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. I cant wait to read more of Mr. Beauregards work. Youre still thinking of buying it right now? 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. Something went wrong. 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. Vera quickly learns survival has its cost. } They're only like 4 bucks in the Kindle store for the e book. 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. Same, that was my first splatterpunk book too! q("f", arguments) Sometimes I ask myself why I read Splatterpunk; it often makes me queasy in its unapologetic gore and depravity. // It is easy to see why Aron Beauregard is rising in popularity as an Extreme Horror author. Stine, Harold Schechter, Roald Dahl. US$17.81. } a pretty fun and crazy read overall. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. [CDATA[ Going to give Yellow a shot and Scary Bastard. (LogOut/ I finally found something that made me want to cry and puke at the same time. Tender is the Flesh: TikTok Made Me Buy It! Some of the guys think Im ready for my first tournament, but Im not sure Im ready yet. var isRetina = window.devicePixelRatio >= 2; // retina display throw new Error("could not load device-specific stylesheet : " + err.message); function isShowingBuyableFeatures() { googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); I cant put it down. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I legitimately threw up in my mouth reading it and didnt even bother to finish after the gay men made their appearance. Try again. apstag.init({ Stine, Harold S, Shane McKenzie, Clive Barker, Brett Easton Ellis, R.L. This review will likely be unpopular, and I can give Beauregard his due. Paperback. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. , A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any 'feminine' qualities. There is a certain feeling of being cleaned found on the other side of a story like this. Definitely worth five stars. It is so good and if you want to be disturbed while secretly loving it, check it out. You got me sold on Beauregard, but imma go with Yellow, I like a good revenge story and I dont think I can really handle a splatter punk about a pregnant woman, Yes go for it, I'm about to reread it, I have a sample of one of his books that is a bunch of short stories. hard to listen to in parts. "ObfuscatedMarketplaceId": "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1" Looking for authors similar in style or books of a similar type. The reader should be aware physical violence and horrendous acts of defilement is a common thread throughout this splatterpunk novella. Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2022. 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. }("apstag", window, document, "script", "//c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js"); Get help and learn more about the design. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. For more information, please see our The Slob is a vile villain, the vilest of any I have ever experienced since reading horror over the past 40 odd years. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. Cancel anytime. Regardless of what he did in his life, horror always followed him. Veras newfound cleanliness obsession leads her to take up a job as a door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesperson, which proves very profitable until she arrives at the house of The Slob. But I see now why people said its the most disgusting book theyve ever read. Pretty sure I would get banned if I started explaining everything in detail that happens , Can someone please tell me where I can read it for free I cant find it anywhere , Save $4 and get it from Amazon or Google books. The ending didn't end on a huge cliffhanger but I'm intruiged to see what the next one have in store. I read The Slob and Tender is the Flesh because of the same tiktok guy. If I can say one thing clearly: Dont read this book. Change). 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. Review originally published in SCREAM Magazine issue #67 July/August 2021. Your Premium Plus plan is $14.95 a month after 30 day trial. I want to read Tender is the Flesh too but Im gonna stay on the Aaron Beauregard train since theyre cheap and good lol. pretty good story line if this is your type of thing. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. 18 Nov 2020. 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. 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. One of the worst books I've ever read. But perhaps seeing a psychiatrist is also a good idea. 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. Upon discovering she and her disabled husband Daniel are expecting, she needs fast cash. Her obsession with cleanliness sprouts the concept that her skills can be put to use in a unique way. var gads = document.createElement("script"); Now she is obsessed with cleaning. Add to basket . Aron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Raised in a household that was so filthy it was stomach spilling, Vera has become a neat-freak. I saw the same tiktok and immediately was drawn to The Slob cause all I could think was how bad could it REALLY be? After tooling around for decades, hes finally started publishing his work (to the applause of a handful of deranged perverts). Forest. Aron Beauregard was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This is my second favorite of the two, this is a very quick read but a couple of scenes are truly the most fu**** up thing I have ever read in my life and I loved every minute of it. The Slob by Aron Beauregard is the epitome of good Extreme Horror. : var cookies = document.cookie.split('; '); I know this book has became a big thing on social media but I honestly don't recommend not for the fact that it is as before mentioned overly gory but because its just a bad book. Still, The Slobs plot shows good enough construction for it to survive the occasional misstep. I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. No. This story firmly crosses boundaries and discards taboos.I need mind bleach.Or maybe a Bissell for my brain. 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. Wow wee! 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. She takes a stab at the booming door-to-door vacuum sales business of 1988. The Slob by Aron Beauregard (2021 Splatterpunk Awards) The Slob has a premise that can be summarised in a single succinct line: a door-to-door saleswoman ends up in the house of a cannibal-rapist-necrophile and must figure out a means of escaping. The physical horror the protagonist goes through is beyond description in this review. What could have been mere padding becomes a narrative that takes pains to set Vera up as the polar opposite of the uber-slovenly villain, with particular emphasis on her preoccupation with cleanliness. I had some laugh out loud moments where I probably wasn't supposed to. Warning: This book contains graphic content. stylesheet.type = "text/css"; Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. Features some unique gross out content and a satisfying end. So I checked that out first and instead of checking out tender is the flesh I went on a Beauregard adventure of filfth, I keep seeing those tiktoks too, Im really liking this small trend of splatter punk recommendations Ive stumbled upon. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. The Slob has received critical praise and as a result has been nominated for the 2021 Splatterpunk Awards! It's just over the top gore. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("signedin", "false"); At first we experience her own destruction, and then he moves onto her roommate who is similarly subjected. Extreme violence towards women and gay men. var node = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; US$15.47. var cookiePair = cookie.split('='); If it wasnt clear already, I do NOT recommend this book. 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. Hey, guys. for(var i=0; i The stuff this guy comes up with is just amazing and terrible and I'm begging some of you guys to read them so we can discuss! Please try again later. I bought it and Im over halfway through with it. Very gory with detailed descriptions of murder and assault, just what I was looking for.At 3h and 45 mins I felt it was far too short, there were bits of the story that could have been expanded on (the slobs upbringing, the back story of the gay guys etc) but overall, a good, quick listen. U want the nasty details? View more posts. 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. Extreme horror authors - Listen Up! You know when you can just tell something is done wrong because youve seen it done right before? Aron also steps just over the line into Bizarro Horror with The Slob. Midnight Widows: issues 1 and 2 available now. 2019, 2020, 2021 Aron Beauregard (P)2022 Aron Beauregard, Unabridged (LogOut/ 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. Please try again. Its not an experiment of the form, its not to achieve a single reaction (revulsion), its not clever. He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. Visit www.eblunsford.com for more info. (LogOut/ Yes its 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. Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020. It is clear that the author writes only for the personal pleasure of extreme, revolting horror. Son of The Slob. 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. 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. The story also has a smooth and skillful flow, especially . Though, I do love a great psychological horror no matter the setting involved. var ue_sn = "www.goodreads.com"; What did I just read? A.src = t; He emits a Manson-esque charm through the pathetic platform, peddling his works of smut and violence to any goon willing to listen. cringey womans point of view written by a man who doesnt talk to many women. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the mix Adam! 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. //]]>. . googletag.pubads().setTargeting("resource", "author_19170844");