I enjoyed the book and was hoping it would make a successful jump to the screen like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. Unfortunately, it is a by the numbers thriller than goes from one clue to another without any tension or red herrings to keep you on your toes. Charlize Theron just manages to look slightly annoyed throughout, probably more suited to a TV series than a film.
Excellent adaptation of the book. You just have to know who murdered them all; and this will keep you guessing to the very end. The flashbacks meld seamlessly with the present-day story. Theron carries the weight of the proceeding on her shoulders, creating a multi-layered memorable character. Sharp direction, choosing tough realism rather than fragile gloss. If you like a convoluted mystery, set against a stark backdrop, you'll like this.
I should not have ordered this, mistake , that has no appeal to me. I will look at my list to not order rubbish again