Why do we love the Hamiltons but pity the Trasks? The book explores the nature of happiness and luck. Some families seem cursed, others blessed. It is a study in fortune. Readers interested in fate vs free will find this gripping. An East of Eden PDF helps you trace the "luck" of the characters. Our platform discusses the role of fortune in the novel, debating how much is luck and how much is choice. We engage with the metaphysical questions of the text.