L is for Lycans (featuring my short story Harzie Pulls the Trigger), I is for Internet (featuring my short story Hackergirl), The Bumper Book of British Bizarro (featuring my short story House of Joy). Privacy Policy. Heck, this was as disturbing as it gets. It has an underlying tone of psychological horror, a solid backstory, and a strong, vivid main character. However, Im glad I read them, and while I cant say that I enjoyed them, they definitely had an effect and theyve stayed with me. All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. While the rape scenes were horrific, they were alsoover the top? Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. Don't usually Reread a book so close from reading it the first time. 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. Well, I just finished "THE SLOB" by Aron Beauregard and feel dirty. That swung from bad to good to bad so many times I'm not sure what to think. The Slob Book Spoilers - TECHNONEWPAGE 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. But such a pat summary does little justice to just how engagingly twisted this book is. Many thanks to the author for letting me share these quotes and images from the book! I completely enjoyed this very graphic and psychologically rending story from the first page to the last. Son of The Slob, by Aron Beauregard | The StoryGraph Yes, this was graphic, but if properly described, I can handle much worse. WARNING:This book contains graphic content. The story takes a while to get going: discounting the in medias res opening chapter, protagonist Vera Harlow does not wind up in the clutches of The Slob until more than a third of the way through the slim volume. But while she may have fled the disastrous situation, the details of her struggle are now carved into her flesh and soul. He writes to make money off sick minds that love trauma. Read something decent. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be working through the rest of the authors back catalog. If your answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? $grfb.init.done(function() { 148 pages first pub 2020 ISBN/UID: 9798566153230. 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. But several days later, Im still thinking about this book. Wedding Day Massacre. The ending was so random that it seemed as though he was just looking for an excuse to add some extra last-minute bigotry. The sequel to Aron Beauregards Splatterpunk Award-Nominated work of depravity, The Slob, will bring you back to the forefront of filth and carnage with a new, unique, and terrifying trajectory. Amazon.com: Customer reviews: The Slob A must-read for splatter fans! Not even from a plot point of view, just in terms of writing. I think this book was pushing it, even for me! Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and uncleansable horror brought forth by The Slob. A typecast not to be ignored, when clearly the author seeks to obliterate any feminine qualities. dark 99% tense 72% challenging 30% sad 19% emotional 9% funny 2% mysterious 2% adventurous 1%. What sets this book apart from others in the genre is that the writing was character driven. His ability to create flawed and realistic characters and wonderful dialogue really put him at the top of the pack.