Valery Popov is a recognized master, a writer from St. Petersburg both in his place of residence and in spirit, a passionate admirer of Gogol, for “only in him the luxury of life, fun and horror are combined.” Who is to blame for the fact that the life of the heroine of Popov’s very personal, confessional novel “Dance to death” so quickly reaches the fatal line? Heredity? Bad time? Or is no one to blame? Fun overcomes fear, humor helps you hold on.