Knowledge vs. Titillation
The distinction too few make is that a big of gossip is not the same as a secret. Knowledge of a secret gives the knower power, gossip just induces titillation. So, at least from this review, it appears that Jeffrey Tobin's new book, "The Nine," is misnamed [in subtitle] by suggesting it offers secrets. Readers won't get knowledge or power, only tidbits of intellectual pablum.
** Gossip is the red herring that can untrack Big Jo in her search for secrets. **
