"Ringišpil" follows the breathtaking and heartbreaking life story of Ana Balint, a vulnerable yet incredibly strong girl from the plains of Vojvodina who grows up to become the world's most celebrated prima ballerina.

The story follows the life of , a world-renowned ballerina with a "fragile body and a giant spirit." The narrative spans several decades and locations, from the quiet, dusty farms ( salaši ) of Vojvodina to the grandest ballet stages of Moscow and Paris.

Critics and readers alike have lauded Ringispil for its fluid prose and psychological depth. Unlike typical romance novels, Bačić Alimpic’s work does not shy away from the darker, grittier aspects of love. She challenges the "happily ever after" trope, offering instead a reflection of reality—messy, painful, but occasionally beautiful. Her journalistic background shines through in her dialogue, which feels authentic to the vernacular of contemporary Serbia.

The novel follows the life of Ana Balint, a girl born on a modest farm in Vojvodina whose extraordinary talent for ballet becomes her destiny. Her journey is a classic rags-to-riches story, but one paved with immense sacrifice and emotional turmoil: