How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
[I] was at home enjoying the greatest of all documentary movies, The Making of "Thriller" (1.9)
We're sure this is a wonderful film, but Alex's hyperbole shows us just how obsessed he is with American culture… and how little he actually understands about it. (Although tbh that is a pretty rad documentary.)
Quote #2
When I was a boy, Grandfather would tutor that Odessa is the most beautiful city in the world, because the vodka is cheap, and so are the women. (1.11)
Well, this says a lot about Ukrainian culture… or at least Alex's family's perception of what is important in Ukrainian culture: cheap sex and booze.
Quote #3
Please do not let your experience in Ukraine injure the way you perceive Ukraine. (4.3)
Even though Alex longs to go to America, he still loves his country and wants to protect its reputation, even when the people there do bad things, like still Jonathan's box of mementos. Think Sacha Baron Cohen read Everything is Illuminated?