Product guide

The Orange House by Isabelle Broom, paperback

Isabelle Broom: The Orange House is a relationship novel set on Mallorca, where Henry and Violet return to the house they restored together as their marriage approaches divorce. Its summer setting and family drama may appeal to holiday readers, though customer feedback says the story can also feel depressing.

At a glance

A Mallorca-set story centred on Henry and Violet, who return to the house where their relationship began as they prepare to sell it.
The listing describes a marriage under strain, family secrets and the possibility of either separation or a new beginning.
Customer feedback calls it a good holiday read and praises the plot and descriptions of the locations, while also noting a sombre tone.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A clear summer-holiday setting in Mallorca, with the house and its location central to the couple’s story.
The 384-page length offers a substantial novel for readers looking for a longer holiday read.

Cons

The relationship drama has a potentially sombre tone, which may not suit readers seeking consistently light escapism.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Hodder Paperbacks
Publication date	4 July 2024
Language	English
Print length	384 pages
ISBN-10	1399721127
ISBN-13	978-1399721127

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	260 g
Dimensions	12.8 x 2.8 x 19.4 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of relationship-centred fiction and family drama.
Holiday readers drawn to a Mallorca setting and a story about a long marriage at a turning point.
Readers comfortable with mixed reactions to the story’s mood and readability.

Less suited to

Readers looking only for light, cheerful holiday fiction.
Readers who need consistently easy readability, as customer feedback is mixed on this point.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 858 ratings

5 stars49%49%
4 stars30%30%
3 stars14%14%
2 stars4%4%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback highlights the book as a good holiday read, with a good plot and well-described locations. Reactions to the story are mixed, with some describing it as depressing and miserable, and readers disagree about readability. That makes its sunny Mallorca setting a draw for holiday reading, but buyers wanting an uncomplicated or consistently easy read may want to keep the reported tone in mind. The aggregate ratings lean positive overall, while a notable share are mid-range or lower.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as a good holiday read and praise the plot.
One review notes that the locations are well described.

Negative themes

Some customers describe the story as depressing and miserable.

Mixed feedback

Customers disagree about the book’s readability.
Responses to the story’s mood are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Orange House about?

Henry and Violet return to their Mallorca home to sell it as their marriage nears divorce. The story looks back at how the house shaped their relationship and asks whether their final summer together will end in separation or a new beginning.

Is The Orange House a light holiday read?

Its Mallorca setting and holiday-read appeal may suit a summer break, but customer feedback also describes the story as depressing or miserable. It is relationship drama rather than guaranteed light escapism.

What are the book’s listed format details?

The listing gives a length of 384 pages, an English-language edition from Hodder Paperbacks, and dimensions of 12.8 x 2.8 x 19.4 cm.