The Sojourn

The Sojourn by Andrew Krivak, published by Bellevue Literary Press in 2011, is a first edition novel comprising 191 pages. This work presents the story of Jozef Vinich, who faces a family tragedy that uproots him from his 19th-century mining town in Colorado. He returns to a shepherd’s life in rural Austria-Hungary, where the onset of World War I leads him to join his adopted brother as a sharpshooter in the Kaiser’s army, navigating the challenges of war and survival.

Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of brotherhood and coming of age against the backdrop of World War I. The novel captures Jozef’s perilous journey across the frozen Italian Alps and his experiences following capture by enemy forces. With its rich historical detail, The Sojourn also reflects on the broader context of immigration to America and the pursuit of the American dream amid the unfolding tragedy in Europe. This literary work is part of Andrew Krivak’s Dardan Trilogy, which explores complex familial relationships and the impact of war.