How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The enormous square seemed almost empty except for […] a couple of carts with wooden wheels being drawn, not by horses, but by peasants. (3.17)
Moscow as Alex finds it when he arrives is a pretty far cry from his nostalgic memories, huh? Although Alex can still see shadows of this city's great past in its impressive architecture and massive city squares, the sheer emptiness of this place only makes it look worse.
Quote #5
"Would you like them to take you to the children's home […] in the Khamovnik Quarter? That one is even worse than the one we were in, in the south." (4.8)
We wouldn't stay in a Soviet orphanage if you paid us a million dollars. Let's put it this way: If living on the streets is safer than living in an orphanage, then you can best believe things have gone down the toilet. Additionally, this also shows us why there are so many kids roaming the streets.
Quote #6
"But remember, when you go out you are fair game for […] any of the others out there, all over Moscow, who may not be as… gentle as we." (5.25)
Although Peter's crew is as sweet and cuddly as the cast of My Little Pony (okay, maybe we're exaggerating a tad), there are plenty of groups out there who are downright nasty. Alex might not believe Peter quite yet, but he'll be meeting a few of these unsavory fellows himself soon enough.