The Nine (Abridged): Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court Audiobook

" A fascinating look at the Rehnquist court. Especially interesting was the discussion of Bush v. Gore. Even though most of the justices discussed are no longer on the Court, this book provides great insight into how the Supreme Court as an institution functions. "

" A fascinating read, well researched and beautifully written, about the inner workings of the Supreme Court. Highly recommended! "

" This was very interesting and quite enlightening -- I was amazed at how political the judges are within the Court. Toobin gets into the personalities of the nine judges. It also provides good synopsis of some of the latest big court cases from roe v. wade, affirmative action and Bush v. Gore. He shows how the court has moves politically. Sandra Day O'Connor was a real influence and balance to the court. "

" I hear that he exaggerates some of the personal conflicts and events to get a good story, but on the whole, Toobin gets the feel of the recent court correct. I really enjoyed this book, since this is the branch of government I know the least about. Well worth it. "

" Awesome book! So interesting. Part American History, part real legal drama, part politics. "

" I don't know why I'm so interested in the Supreme Court, but this was a good background treatment of the Rehnquist court and SCOTUS generally in the past 15-20 years. "

" Made me a SCOTUS junkie. Better than a whole season of "The West Wing." Absolutely fascinating! "

" Really enjoyed this book. It investigates the evolution of the Supreme Court during one of the court's longest periods of stability in history. Littered with great anecdotes about the justices. Laughed out loud several times. Easy read. "

" Listened on tape. I liked it - he managed to remain unpartial most of the time. Went really well with my con law class since we covered most of the cases the book talked about. "

" These New Yorker writers are good. Loved this book - well written, relevant, and a page turner definitely. "

" nice insight into the personalities of the justices. but a little over dramatic. and unnecessarily obsessed with O'Conner and Roe. "

" I've always been fascinated with The Supreme Court. This book presented the justices as human beings with quirks and lives outside of their larger than life jobs. I like Toobin's voice and while this book was a wealth of information, it read like a novel. Excellent. "

" A good and interesting read. Only downside--and this is acknowledged by Toobin--is that there is no direct attribution or sourcing throughout the book, which requires one to be a little skeptical throughout. "

" Perhaps we now are so jaded that the revelations in this book seem tame. But Toobin's work sheds light on the SC unlike any other modern piece. Anyone interested in understanding how our system works should pick this up as a text for the least understood branch of our government. "

" Toobin is a great storyteller. I now have a clearer picture of the personalities and proclivities of the justices and the huge role that politics has always played in the decisions they've handed down. "

" Very interesting and informative. Yes, there is a clear liberal bent. I enjoyed it. It doesn't demonize or degrade the conservative judges but speaks from a liberal perspective. I have a better understanding and interest in the court and its decisions both big and small. "

" Excellent insight into the workings of the Supreme Court. "

" Jeffery Toobin has an excellent ability to narrate. In "The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court," Jeffery Toobin gives the readers an inside look into the inner workings of the court, who really is in charge, etc. I recommend it to anyone interested in Politics. "

" Good description of the evolution of the Supreme Court since Burger. Not too technical for the general reader. "

" Stupendous. I hope he does a follow-up to include Sotomayor and Kagan. "

" Really enjoyable to read though I rarely read non-fiction because I can't remember what I've read and I feel as though I should be memorizing for the test. Still can't keep Earl Warren and Warren Burger straight or the good guys from the bad guys. "

" This was an excellent book. I would encourage anyone interested in American politics, law, and society to read it, because Jeffrey Toobin shows how everything comes together in the Supreme Court. "

" Remarkably accessible read of the Justices of the Rehnquist court. While there are personal tidbits about all the justices, there are a few that I gleaned a greater respect for (i.e., Sandra Day O'Connor). "

" My first foray inside the beltway. Pretty entertaining and made me think about the substantive issues underlying the political gossip. Toobin doesn't hide his sensibilities. "

" Fascinating look at the Supreme Court, personalities, politics and all. Really enjoyed it. "

" Very interesting and informative. Yes, there is a clear liberal bent. I enjoyed it. It doesn't demonize or degrade the conservative judges but speaks from a liberal perspective. I have a better understanding and interest in the court and its decisions both big and small. "

" Fascinating profile of the Court, at perhaps the most pivotal point in its history. "

" It's more delicately written than "The Brethren" by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong, and just as historically important. "

" It took a while to get into, especially because I didn't know most of the names. By the end I didn't want it to end. Several important cases are discussed, as are the personalities of the justices, and the political process by which they became justices. Fascinating and well written. "

" Fascinating! I listened to it on a long drive in the car-made it a quick and interesting read. "

" Fascinating look at the back story of recent Surpreme Court Justices and critical cases of the Court. "