Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Second attempt to read this book. I finally made it through the first story, and I'm... underwhelmed. I get that a woman - regardless of age - could be miserable over a breakup; I understand that could even be the catalyst of a good story. But the resolution is that the man might come back in three years and give the relationship another chance?! That, and the fact that I never felt any connection to any of the characters is making me question whether to continue. 

The premise sounds so promising, and the book is so beloved that I've wanted to read this forever, but I'm starting to suspect it's not for me. I do wonder if something major was lost in translation - like all the magic and whimsy. 

Update: 
So, I was going to try to get through the second story before deciding whether or not to call it quits, but I have so many other books calling for my attention and no desire to pick this one up (not even in audio format). And I'm currently on such a good reading streak that I'm worried if I force myself to keep plodding through this book, I'll only wind up in a reading slump. After reading a few reviews, I don't think my issues with the book get resolved.